A tense silence stretched between us, all heat and unspoken threats.
"She is safe. With us."
"Ryker..." I interrupted my brother again. I wished he would just listen to me.
Then Rafael appeared, looking flushed, guilty, and also determined.
“Alright,” he said with a tired sigh. “I think that’s enough for one night. We can continue the drama after everyone leaves.”
Ryker ran a hand through his hair, eyes closing briefly in frustration.
“Can we not do this here?” Rafael added. "We’re about fifteen seconds away from scandal if anyone overhears.”
Ryker exhaled harshly and stepped back, nodding once.
Rhys looked at me.
“We’ll talk. Later," Ryker said. "The ceremony is starting. That is why I came... to invite you." He looked angry... but his eyes softened when he looked at me with a s
