Aphrodite
There was an eerie silence in the restroom as I tried to compose myself before facing Asher at the party. The necklace he'd gifted me had been taken away forcefully, and I wasn't sure how he'd react.
I sighed in relief as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. The fire-like sensation under my skin seemed like a figment of my imagination now, but I knew better. It was real, and it only stopped when Hilda disappeared with the necklace.
I picked up my purse and exited the restroom, knowing I'd been gone for far too long. As I walked back into the party, my eyes searched for Hilda, but I sighed when I couldn't spot her and headed back to Asher's table.
As I approached the table, I found George and Asher in deep conversation while Lara sat by herself, sipping champagne. Her eyes
