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Adea
I should probably be afraid but I couldn’t find it in me to be. Ethan nodded and smiled at the crowd but his grip on me told a different story. Instead of fear I felt satisfaction knowing that he knew, or at least suspected. I did my best not to look like I was dreading the rest of my night, my future, or my life, but I wasn’t doing very well.
I was introduced to a few people but I did the bare minimum. I doubted I would see any of these people again. There was one woman who asked me if I was feeling okay. I could feel Ethan’s eyes on me but I reassured her I was fine. There was no use in reaching out to her or anyone else here. No one would help me.
Help.
I was reminded of the dressmaker. Trying not to be obvious I slowly scanned the crowd for dirty blonde hair but I couldn’t find anyone that had Gabriel’s build. He said he would help me tonight. I’d almost forgotten. As much as I wanted to cry and give up I couldn’t. Even if the outcome was bleak. Gabe was my last sliver of hope.
Tonight was my last chance. I didn’t know where I would go without Shane by my side but I would take it if the opportunity presented itself. When Ethan took me back to his territory I doubt I would see the light of day again. I needed to be aware of my surroundings. Even though everything felt hopeless, it wasn’t, not completely.
“I’m so disappointed in you,” Ethan whispered into my ear.
The music was loud and everyone was laughing and dancing. If he hadn’t been holding me I would have swayed on my feet. I couldn’t care less what Ethan thought of me but that didn’t change the fact that my skin crawled at our proximity. My body was in fight or flight mode and ignoring my need to run was unbearable. I kept my face void of emotion as I pretended not to hear him.
As much as I wanted to shut down I couldn’t douse the flames of anger that burned within me. Even if I couldn’t escape tonight I would eventually. I would never stop fighting Ethan. Now that I knew that Shane was gone and now that my father wouldn’t be able to use him against me. there was nothing stopping me.
Ethan pulled me this way and that. He didn’t talk to me unless absolutely necessary and I was thankful for that. After coming back from meeting up with Shane he hadn’t let me out of his sight. He made sure to keep me close, if not tucked into his side. He wrapped his arms around my waist and took the lead as we danced to a few more songs. We also mingled with a few of his so called friends. They just so happened to all be busty females but I could care less.
The same thing couldn’t be said about Ava. She was standing at the food table but stared at Ethan like a love sick puppy. My eyes darted to the stage to find a young man sitting on father’s lap while he sat on his throne. I couldn’t find it in me to be surprised. I was used to my father and his whores.
The rest of the night flashed by in a blur. It was late in the late when the party finally came to an end. My father stood to his feet and thanked everyone for coming. Ethan stood to his feet and looked at me to join. When I did he offered me his hand and I had no choice but to stand up and take it.
“Today marks the beginning of our future!” Ethan bellowed. The crowd erupted in applause.
“Here here,” Father said. “When can we expect a Luna Ceremony?” Father asked.
“In the near future! I expect to see all of you there!” Ethan said to the crowd.
“I wouldn’t miss it,” Father said as he nodded. “Just say the word and we’ll be there to celebrate the big day.”
“Now if you’ll excuse me. I’ve waited far too long for this night. Now that I have her by my side, she won’t be leaving it. I have a mate to claim,” Ethan said.
My throat dried up and I think I actually stopped breathing. Ethan may have claimed me in name but that’s where it stopped. He was crazy if he thought I was going to let him have any part of me. He turned his head and leaned down to press a kiss to my temple. He led me off the stage and the crowd separated for us. His men and warriors followed close behind. If Gabriel was going to help me this would be his last chance. It was now or never.
My pathetic heart beat hopefully and my hand trembled as I held his arm. I looked once more around the hall but saw no signs of Gabriel. That last flicker of hope went up in smoke and I could feel my eyes start to water. Emotion threatened to choke me but I’d be damned if I let Ethan see me cry. I held my head high as the doors opened and we stepped out into the night.
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