Mason “Mason!” Seraphina called after me desperately, lifting the hem of her gown as she hurried to follow. “What’s wrong? Why are you leaving the party so suddenly? People are watching you and they’re going to think something serious is wrong!” “Then f**k them!” I growled viciously, causing her to stop walking immediately in shock. “f**k all of them. And f**k off too. Stop following me around.” “Mason,” her voice actually broke with emotion. “Do you even realize that acting this way makes people think you’re still pathetically pining over that woman?!” “So what if I am?” I snapped at her. “What does it actually matter, huh? Just leave me alone, I’m begging you. I’ll come back to the party once I’m calm enough to deal with people.” Huffing in obvious frustration, she turned sharply on

