~RYDER~ The party kept buzzing behind us, but none of it mattered anymore. Not after that crazy scene. Not with Tessa still damp and trembling beside me. That little witch.... it was so obvious she did that on purpose. But in the end, she was the one who got humiliated the most. That's karma for you.... I boiling blood calmed when my pretty Tessa stood up for herself. That's my girl... That's the kind of woman she was becoming... No f*****g person was going mess with her and go scot-free. No. Never.... I led her through the side entrance of the mansion, past the chatter, up the wide staircase, and into our bedroom. The door clicked shut. She let out a breath that sounded like she’d been holding it for years. I crossed the room and opened the dresser, grabbing a soft navy t

