NICHOLAS POV
I pushed Harley off me as I saw Monica standing behind us. "Monica, it's not what you think," I blurted out, desperation lacing my voice.
I tried to reach out to her, but she had already turned and bolted out of the hall. My heart sank as I saw the devastation in her eyes.
Thankfully, the rest of the party continued, the guests too engrossed in their conversations and the soft music to notice the drama unfolding. I rushed outside, my mind racing, following the trail of Monica’s hurried steps. "Monica, wait!" I called out, my voice echoing in the cool night air, but she didn’t stop. Her pace quickened.
"Monica!" I shouted again, this time with more urgency, increasing my steps to catch up with her. My heart pounded, each beat a reminder of what I just did.
She finally st
