Jamila 
Maximus takes his hand back, and his gaze travels to the corner of the room, where my mate is standing alone, glaring at us. 
" He doesn't like me very much," Maximus whispers, and I chuckle, 
" Me either," I whisper, grinning as I look at my mate again. He is walking towards us, and I'm tempted to flee but remain standing. Before Nicholas can reach us, Lady Anaiah announces we should go to the dining room. 
The dining room is large enough to accommodate everyone. I sit ...