Chapter 12

“It’s a celebrity dinner party,” Kylie said. I knew it was hard for her to not roll her eyes at me. “Why wouldn’t I be here?”

I kept myself from scoffing; I didn’t want to embarrass Theo by causing a family scene. I turned away from her and scanned the venue until my eyes found Theo. He was talking amongst a small group of people.

He looked so put together and professional; my heart fluttered. He wore his mask as he usually does, but viewing him from the side, I could almost see the outlining of his face and I could imagine what it could look like.

“You are checking him out,” Ollie chuckled. “He is handsome.”

She was right. Despite his mask, he was good-looking. His suit was tight around his biceps and left no mystery of what lay underneath.

As he spoke, he had a smile that made me forget how to breathe. Those around him laughed with him and I wondered what he said that was so funny.

Kylie also seemed to notice him and something crossed her face that almost seemed like dread. Maybe even regret. She always felt entitled to everything I had; it wouldn’t surprise me if she suddenly wanted Alpha King Theo, just because I was now married to him.

Wyatt looked uncomfortable as Kylie sized up my husband.

“Is father here as well?” I asked, focusing my attention back on Kylie, and trying to get her attention off Theo.

“Somewhere,” she muttered, waving her hand in dismissal. “As is my mother. They wouldn’t miss such an important event.”

She finally pulled her gaze away from Theo long enough to look me over. I still couldn’t read the expression she was giving me, but it was making me feel uneasy.

“I’m honestly surprised you are here,” she said with a frown. “With a new dress.”

It was clear that her nice persona was starting to fade.

“Well, I am now the luna queen,” I said, trying to keep the bitterness out of my tone. “Figured it was time for a new wardrobe.” After a long pause, I said, “Excuse me. I’m going to find the lady’s room.”

“I’ll come with you!” Kylie said, following closely behind me, leaving Wyatt to fend for himself. “We have so much to catch up on anyway,” she said loudly with a laugh.

As we got into the bathroom; Kylie instantly walked over to the mirror and started fixing her already perfect blonde hair. I went into the bathroom stall to sit on the toilet when she starts speaking.

“I feel almost sorry for you,” Kylie said, there was bitterness oozing from her tone.

I knew she couldn’t keep up the nice act for long. I didn’t say anything in response though; I wasn’t sure what to say.

“Having to marry such a hideous and awful man,” she continued. “It must be heart-wrenching. Especially knowing that’s the best you can do.”

Ollie was impatient with her and itching to be released.

“I don’t know what’s worse,” she spoke again. “You settling for that monster, or him settling for an omega nobody.”

I finished in the stall and pushed the door open with force; the loud sound made her jump as she turned to face me.

“Actually,” I started to say. “He’s quite sweet to me. Theo is also incredible in bed. I orgasmed at least 8 times last night. That’s more than I can say about your boyfriend who climaxes within 2 minutes and is done for the night.”

I saw the color draining from Kylie’s face.

“You stupid bitch,” she hissed. “Shut the fk up about Wyatt. You’re just jealous he wanted me and not you.”

“How can I be jealous of a man who is as small as a pencil? It’s foolish to compare that to Theo’s anaconda.” I paused for a moment as I washed my hands. “But perhaps you have a preference for small pencils.”

Kylie’s face reddened as fury flashed through her eyes; Ollie was loving this and laughing within me. Typically, I would ignore Kylie’s antics and put up with her bullshit, but I was done being her rag doll and being spoken to in such an ill manner.

“You fking bitch,” Kylie hissed again as she stepped toward me, stretching her arm in the air in a quick motion.

She was about to slap me.

A dark shadow appeared, grabbed my arm, and pushed me toward the ground. It was one of Theo’s bodyguards.

Theo must have seen me disappearing toward the bathroom and sent him in after me. In any other circumstance, I would have been embarrassed, but in this case, I was grateful he was there to shield me from Kylie.

Soon, I felt a familiar presence.

I heard a soft chuckle from the entrance of the bathroom, and I turned to see Theo standing before us. He was staring down at me and shaking his head in dismay. But that smirk was unmistakable.

“You like my bed skills that much?”