Mia's POV

The reception was in full swing, but I wasn’t really paying attention anymore. My eyes kept drifting toward the entrance, waiting for Aria to come back. She had been gone for a while now. If she was just using the restroom, she should be back by now, right?

I sighed and pushed myself up from my seat.

“Where are you going?” one of the bridesmaids asked as I passed by.

“Just stepping out for some air,” I lied, forcing a small smile before slipping away.

As soon as I got ...