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Demi’s pov

Bopha had informed me that the party wouldn't take place inside the castle because it was an outdoor party.

She rattled on about how much fun we would have but as we got close, the feelings of excitement sprouting in my belly due to her Ardor turned sore and there was suddenly a lump in my throat when I tried to swallow.

I could hear the chatter as we stepped towards them, getting closer to the venue and I wanted to run off in the other direction.

Breathe Demi, Harlyn tried to calm me, we are free from Logan, and even if it's hard to accept, this place better for us despite our mate not wanting us and people hating us.

You are right, I agreed with her, we need to live once in a while right?

Yes! Now go on and have fun.

She cheered me on and I suddenly felt my anxiety disappear, I took in deep breaths to calm myself expecting to have fun as Harlyn said.

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I wasn't having any fun.

I wanted to leave because the moment I got here, Bopha was snatched from my side as they nee