Emma’s POV

Bella and Claudia stepped in like they owned the room.

The air changed.

Even the music went quiet for a moment. Or maybe it just felt that way.

Bella walked in first. Her red dress caught every light, like she wanted everyone to look.

Claudia came beside her, smiling too wide, her eyes scanning the room. People started whispering.

I felt Ethan go still next to me. Just a little. But I felt it.

Bella’s eyes found him.

“Ethan,” she said softly, like the name belonged to her.

He ...