I could only watch as Lucia walked away, her expression cold, giving me no chance to explain or ask for help. She left me alone in a chair by the pool, surrounded by people I barely knew.

Not far behind me, a man emerged from the pool, water cascading down his body as he walked toward Lucia, laughing.

“They say your fiancé likes a challenge, but he sure doesn’t act like he enjoys being touched.”

Lucia spun around, eyes glaring. “Watch your mouth, Cassian! He saw you kiss me, that’s ...