"And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course.”
― Khalil Gibran, The Prophet
Dinner went off without a hitch. Ava gave Rose a wink when Rose caught her staring at where she’d placed a hickey on Xavier’s neck. For some reason, it made Rose feel oddly satisfied that everyone could see what she’d done. Is that what it was like when a male marked his mate?
However, the after dinner party was what started to get Rose worried. The continuous round of drinks being served was making all the younger couples around them pretty frisky. Rose looked away when she saw Alistair staring at her from across the hall. Then Alistair Evans eyes flickered towards Xavier before going back to rest on Rose again. Rose swallowed nervously. Mr. Evans was
