ALESSIA'S POV On my way home, I got a call from Lucase which irked me. My stomach twisted with a particular feeling that I could quite point a finger at. It was definitely not hate, or anger, but he made my stomach twist so much that I almost threw up inside my car. Nevertheless, I was able to compose myself and pick his call after the third ring. I have no idea why he was calling, and really didn't want to know. “ Hello,” I mustered up all the strength in me not to gauge as we spoke. “ I got a call from Aunt about Uncle Williams' 50th birthday party tomorrow.” He started, and I pressed my lips together in a thing line, waiting patiently for whatever he had to say. “ So how do we go about it tomorrow? Should we just pretend that our engagement is still on?” I almost chuckled at his

