Chapter 78 Engagement Ceremony (2)

Once outside of that stifling, ridiculously luxuriously decorated hall, Tom leaned against the wall outside, breathing in the fresh air before pulling out his pack of cigarettes. It was a new habit, one he really needed.

After inhaling, he released a long exhale, watching the smoke curl into the air. The garden was alight with fairy lights in the bushes and trees; the usual lights pointed at certain statues. It was serene out here. With the smoke, it eased his anger—only somewhat though.

He couldn’t stand to be in there while Alicia was getting engaged to his f*cking uncle, the sleazy pr*ck. Bet he was real chuffed when he discovered his mate was so young and beautiful.

Another puff of smoke curled around him, his eyes closing, reimagining Alicia’s first time in his car. The way her cheeks were a rosy hue, plump lips parted—

His heart rate skyrocketed at the sudden scent wrapping around him. Tom’s eyes snapped open, instantly searching as his wolf perked up.

‘Mate!’

Tom dropped his ci