Serena's POV
The moment I left the terrace and caught sight of Ryan, a surge of irritation coursed through me.
How could Ryan be so blind? The moment I left his side, Sophie had managed to get her claws into him again. Did he really not see what kind of manipulative snake she truly was?
I tried to pull away from Ryan's grasp, but he clung to me like an octopus, refusing to let go.
His hands were everywhere - my waist, my shoulders, my hair. The scent of alcohol mixed with his cologne filled my nostrils.
"Let me go, Ryan," I hissed, struggling against his iron grip.
"Never," he growled against my ear, his hot breath sending unwelcome shivers down my spine. "I'm never letting you out of my sight again."
Simon approached us cautiously. "Mr. Blackwood, is everything alri
