Chapter 39. It Hurts

Adira’s POV

His presence was authoritative and domineering too. A woman announced his arrival and everyone in the room bowed respectfully to him and his two men: Aspen and Jett. He noticed me immediately. In a room full of people, he smiled at me and it melted my heart, however, his mood darkened as soon as he saw the man who was standing close to me.

I subtly moved away from Richard, and his hand gripped me, he looked to be in shock but as Wyatt advanced towards us, he slowly moved away from me. He extended his hand to me and I reached for him. he pulled me closer to him and kissed my cheek.

“Hey, beautiful,” he caressed me kindly.

“Hey, handsome,” I whispered, I was feeling shy now because so many people were watching us so I kept my eyes on him.

“What happened to the party?” Aspen said, the music started and people glanced away from us to their partners and slowly chatter built up.

“If I knew this was the party you were attending, I’d b