Bonus Chapter. A Present from Edward

“Congrats again. I’ll see you at home…you should enjoy the rest of the evening with your friends,” Lucien said as he patted the top of my head fondly. I loved this heart-warming gesture but sometimes it made me feel like a little girl and I didn’t like that.

“You have to leave already? You just got here…” I protested slightly in a soft voice.

“No need to be so depressed, we can see each other at home anytime. Enjoy the evening, Natalia. Chin up…you look stunning tonight,” Lucien comforted me before tipping my chin up with the tips of his warm fingers.

“Ok…” I replied softly as I felt my face blushing again at his touch.

I watched silently and with a heavy heart as the back of my belove walked away into the crowd. I wished he could have stayed with me a little longer. Now that Lucien and Zak were gone, I had no reason to hang around here at this party. Maybe I should just leave as well.

I made my way toward the back exit with the aim to sneak out unno