Emily Pov

　　I observe Nina's pretense in my father's arms with disgust and irritation. I follow Ryan's exit and hasten my steps to catch up with him.

　　"Ryan, wait," I call out to him, already outside the house. The young omega slows down his pace until I reach him, and we both continue walking, albeit more slowly.

　　"I'm sorry, Miss Emily. I never meant to hurt Nina, and..." Ryan apologizes, and I interrupt him with my hand.

　　"Ryan, don't ...