Ruthlessly Mean

ARIA'S POV

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The party continued, although it was noiser than it was before Alpha Ryan made his scene. It was all anyone wanted to talk about. After all, everyone delighted in a spectacle to gossip about. Some of them couldn't believe I used to be a maid, and talked openly about it. It made me uncomfortable, and spoiled my party mood.

I turned to Alpha Aiden who was pouring a drink for a group of Alphas, and whispered into his ear.

"I'll be in the garden. I just want some air." I said, and he looked at me with a worried expression, before nodding.

I walked out to the garden feeling so suffocated. My corset which had felt a little loose earlier was even more worse. It felt like it had tightened up by itself.

I sat on the grace disgracefully, and breathed in the scent of dandelions. Looking up at the night sky, with the breeze in my hair made me feel a little better. It was preferable to the noise inside the great hall.

Alpha Ryan was probably in his carriage seething with rage, una