Mia's POV

The party continued to swirl around me in a dizzying blur of lights, music, and laughter, but my mind was elsewhere. Tristan had pulled me aside earlier, finally managing to get me away from the brothers and the chaos they brought with them.

Im sorry, Mia, Tristan said, his eyes searching mine. I didnt think the night would turn into this.

Its not your fault, I replied, trying to ease his guilt.

It is, he insisted. I wanted tonight to be special for ...