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think it’s time we go too.” My dad and Sofia came up from behind Jace and Elissa.
    “Oh, okay,” I murmured, finally realizing I wasn’t going to go home with them.
    “It was really great, Addie.” Sofia hugged me and held onto me a few moments longer.
    “It really was,” my father agreed, watching us.
    “I’ll call you tomorrow before I leave for school,” Sofia said.
    I watched as both of them left me alone. I felt like I no longer was part of them. No longer was it just the three of us. It was the two of them and now I was the outsider.
    “Lost in your thoughts I see. You always were a nerd. I’d ask, penny for your thoughts, but I already paid you enough,” Daimon said low in my ear as he stood behind me.
    “Don’t you have more business deals to take care of?” I murmured, too hurt to care about his jabs.
    “Not really, since everyone pretty much left.” I stood back and faced him. I looked around and he was right; it was the two of us. The band was getting ready to put away their instruments.
    “Hey, guys, do you mind if I get one more dance with my girl?” he asked, not bothering to look at them, his eyes only saw me.
    “Daimon, I’m not in the mood,” I breathed.
    “Yes, you are.” He took my hand and intertwined our fingers as he pulled me onto the dance floor.
    “Daimon,” I implored. He put his strong arm around my waist and took my hand into his and pulled me in close.
    “Addie, just stop thinking,” he said in his usual low voice.
    The music played. It was “Unchained Melody” from the Righteous Brothers. I looked up and saw Daimon was smiling at me as we danced.
    “I think things went pretty well,” he grinned.
    “I’m just glad it’s over,” I murmured.
    “You just couldn’t wait to be married to me, is that it?” he teased.
    “You and Clara are the most delusional people I have ever met.” I tried to leave, but he only held on tighter.
    “I don’t think so. I think you’re the one who’s delusional. Remember, Addie, you’re mine now.”
    “For three years, Daimon. I’m yours for three years starting today,” I said dryly.
    “Didn’t I say we won’t be talking about our little arrangement?” he bit out, his face changing.
    “You said that for yesterday. If I see the time right now, it’s the next day,” I fired back.
    “Always thinking. When will you turn your brain off?” he asked annoyed.
    “Never,” I mocked. Our conversation was interrupted by some scuffling and a few loud words I could barely make out. Daimon stopped and we both looked toward the door.
    “LET GO OF ME!” An older woman with expensive clothing slurred as she tried to get around the security guards.
    “Fuck,” Daimon muttered under his breath.
    I looked to see the woman was smiling at us.
    “Go on now. Keeps dancing,” she slurred. “I wants to see you dance.”
    The head of Daimon’s security came up to us, with his head low. “We’re sorry, Mr. Evans, she was here watching you, but when she tried to approach you, we had to subdue her.”
    “Why did you let her in?” Daimon seethed.
    “She asked to simply see you two, nothing more. I'm sorry. I was wrong.” He lowered his head, waiting for Daimon’s usual anger.
    “Take Addie to the car and don't you dare let her anywhere near Addie,” he growled. Without even speaking to me, Daimon’s security ushered me to the car. I passed the woman and made sure I took a closer look. She smiled at me and waved.
    “I'm sorry,” she slurred sadly, but it wasn’t her words that stopped me; it was her eyes, her sky-blue eyes.

St. Regis
    I watched through the town car as Daimon argued with the woman who clung to him crying. He pushed her aside saying something to his security guards. They held her back as he came down to the car.
    “Daimon—” I started.
    “Not. One. Fucking. Word. I don't want to hear one fucking word,” he growled as he looked ahead, not bothering with me.
    “But, Daimon—”
    “I SAID NOT ONE