Wedding night

The grand wedding had ended in chaos. What was meant to be a night of endless champagne, laughter, and celebration had been tainted by Tessa’s sudden arrival. The guests were still whispering long after they left the venue, their faces pale with shock. Chloe, dressed in her dazzling white gown, had forced a smile through the tears in her eyes. Ares had not spoken a single word. Not even during the ride back home.

The mansion was quiet now. Too quiet for a house that had just ...