EllaI stared down at the midnight blue dress in my hands with my brow furrowed.Why was Logan going to such lengths for a networking event? This dress and jewelry was expensive, I could tell; but why? Why buy it for me? He knew I wasn’t the type to expect gifts, and we were not together, so what was his deal?
Ella“Ella… This is Lyra. My ex-girlfriend.”I stood there, completely stunned, as Logan introduced me to the beautiful woman that stood in front of us. She was tall, so much taller than me, with a slender build and striking features. She could have been a model.“Ex-girlfriend?”
EllaWhen Logan and I finally pulled apart, I was left breathless, my head whirling. Logan looked at me expectantly as the music came to an end and the other couples that were dancing around us began to disperse.“Logan, I—”“Just tell me you will,” he said, already taking a step back.
EllaI made my way through the crowd with my wolf’s pull guiding me, weaving between groups of well-dressed partygoers. The soft murmur of conversations and the clinking of glasses filled the air.Up ahead, Logan was engrossed in a discussion with a few businessmen, and I approached him, my heart quickening at the sight of him. He looked so confident and composed, exuding an air of charisma that drew people in.
EllaI watched as Logan and the mysterious man disappeared from view, my unease growing with each step they took. The whole situation left a bitter taste in my mouth, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was amiss. Despite the lively atmosphere of the party continuing around me, I couldn’t help but feel isolated and uncertain.The whole situation was odd. First there was the networking party disguised as a “holiday party”. Then there was the mysterious
LoganAs I made my way up the staircase and away from the glitz and the glamor of the last minute “holiday” party, the sounds of the music and the clinking of glasses faded.But all the while, Ella’s words swirled around inside my head. I kept thinking about her mixed signals tonight, about how wonderful she had felt standing next to me, only for her to remind me that we weren’t together.
EllaAfter pulling apart from my hug with the housekeeper, I made my way through the throng of party guests and outside into the cool night air. Even though it was almost midnight, the party was still in full swing and would likely go on for a couple more hours at least. As I stepped into the garden, the sound of the music coming from inside wafted over everything and created a hazy, dreamlike world in combination with the sounds of the crickets and the distant city lights.However, as I
Ella“Just open it, Ella. I promise you’ll understand everything in a minute.”With the little box in my hand, I gave him a sideways look, suspicion creeping into my mind. After all the extravagant gifts he had given me tonight, I couldn’t help but wonder what this one would be.But, with a dee