Chapter 40

Jane's heart pounded in her chest as the music abruptly came to a halt, and she felt Adrian's grip release her. Relief washed over her like a tidal wave, freeing her from the suffocating hold he had on her.

Her breath caught as Adrian leaned in close, his voice a mere whisper meant solely for her ears.

"Don't forget about our date my love",

he murmured, his words carrying a hint of possessiveness and warning.

Jane's eyes widened as she felt her mind racing. She knew she had to keep up appearances, to mask the torment he had put her through.

Glancing around the room, her gaze met Isabella's eyes who was looking at them with dreamy eyes. Her auntie and uncle were puzzled but their expressions were telling of their pride in her.

Liam looked happy to find his sissy for the first time in the evening. While Ryan looked at her with furrowed brows as if trying to understand the situation.

They were all watching her, waiting for an explanation she wasn't yet ready to give.

Gathering every