Chapter 43

Aria

In no time, we’re ready. He’s rocking his suit like he’s walking a red carpet, and I’m in this gown that makes me feel like a total knockout. We walk out hand in hand, glowing and smiling like an actual it-couple.

When we step back into the party, all eyes are on us. Like, not to sound full of myself, but I’m kinda owning this moment. I smirk because, yeah, I deserve it.

Sarita makes a beeline for us, her hand in the arm of a tall guy with brown hair and an easy grin. “You’re finally here,” she says, eyeing me up and down like she’s trying to figure out how I pulled this off. “You look stunning, Aria.”

“Thanks. You too, Sarita.” The red gown she’s wearing hugs her curves perfectly, and she knows it.

Lucas steps forward, extending a hand to the guy. “Kevin. Good to see you.”

“Thank you, Alpha Lucas.” Kevin shakes his hand firmly before turning to me. “And this must be Aria?”

Lucas nods. “Aria, this is Kevin, Sarita’s mate.”