August crouched in front of me, reaching for the wound on my wrist. I instinctively pulled away.
He looked at me icily. “Sophia, have you caused enough of a scene? You came here wearing a fake bracelet, dressed like that for the party.
“Wasn’t it just to catch my attention after seeing how successful I’ve become? Trying to win me back, hoping I’d keep you by my side?
“If you beg me now, I’ll get you out of this mess. I’ll even let you stay with me.”
I sneered and replied, “August, you really do think too highly of yourself.”
August frowned and was just about to speak when he noticed the room suddenly growing quiet. People around us began straightening their clothes and fixing their posture, all eyes locked on the entrance to the party.
He quickly pulled me to my feet and muttered under his breath, “The Alpha and the esteemed guests will be here any minute. You’d better behave yourself.
“But don’t worry. I’ve already severed my mate bond with Hailey. I could give you another chance.”
I gave him a puzzled look. I hadn’t cared about his relationship with Hailey in a long time.
As I rubbed my still-throbbing wrist, I realized just how repulsive August truly was.
Just then, Ryder entered the room, holding our pup, Darren Weyland, surrounded by a crowd that treated him like royalty. As they reached the main hall, Darren started squirming, wanting to get down.
The moment the adorable child appeared, every eye in the room was drawn to him. Two attendants closely followed him, ready to catch him if he stumbled.
August suddenly turned to me and said, “Sophia, if you stop acting jealous and picking fights with Hailey, I’m willing to forgive you for disappearing for the past three years. And I’ll offer you a chance to give me a pup, one that belongs to us.”
I ignored him. My gaze drifted past him and met the eyes of Ryder, standing among the crowd beside Darren. Both of their expressions lit up the moment our eyes met.
Moments later, Ryder followed Darren’s lead and walked straight toward me.
