Ethel’s P.O.V.

I traveled down to the dining room and I couldn't help but notice how eerily silent the entire house was. All of the staff members were busy attending to the guests at my gala. There would be many wealthy families here tonight, all hoping to be my mate.

I stood in the empty dining hall, awaiting my Dad to walk me into the ballroom.

The golden necklace was warm against my chest and buzzed almost merrily.

I was all too aware of Ray's dominating presence.

I could feel his eyes roam me freely, now that we were finally away from everyone else. The silence and the heat of...