SERENA’S POV

I was smoothing out non-existent wrinkles in my figure-hugging shimmering silver gown as I stood next to Kaden, taking a moment to compose myself. Sipping from a glass of wine, I attempted to quell the nerves that fluttered in my stomach.

We were at an exclusive art auction, surrounded by influential people and celebrities.

Kaden stood beside me, looking breathtakingly handsome in his tailored three piece dark green suit. I admired the way his light brown hair fell roguishly over piercing hazel eyes, drink in hand and charm in full force as he conversed easily with arriving guests.

Though I felt out of place amongst moneyed moguls and...