CHAPTER 18 Ariella "You are my wife, and you should learn to wait for me to open the door if we drive together," the monster said. I am not sure if I was meant to laugh or just inquire if he was okay. I do not recall telling anyone I wanted to be their wife, so why would I care who answers the door when we ride together? We were still standing in the living room when he gave me a lecture about how important this was for him. "Mr. Deluca, if you are finished chatting, I might as well take my departure now; please excuse me," I remarked, walking away without thinking twice. Having a horrible day was enough, and I could not afford to spoil the evening. I was on my way to the Golden Room when I bumped into Emily at the entryway. I could tell she had come to start flinging negative commen

