Book 3: Chapter 8

Eloise POV

I stared at my reflection in the mirror.

I was wearing a black fitted top, jeans, and heels. My hair was loose around my shoulders, and I had just enough makeup on to make it look like I hadn't spent the last hour deciding what to do with my evening.

The engagement party had started an hour ago.

I wasn't going.

I was going to the club.

I picked up my clutch from the dresser and checked my phone.

Three missed calls from Mother. Two from Nathaniel. Several from Caleb.

I smiled.

Good.

Let them wait.

For the first time in my life, I was putting myself first before anyone else. And if that