IRIS
Despite my heart thumping nervously against my chest, my chin was high up as I cling on tightly to Xander's arm. The party had already begun judging by the number of people lining up towards the entrance.
I hardly paid any attention when the host announced our presence, as my eyes were glued on Alec approaching us from across the room. Being in the same space as him made me nervous, it brought back memories my brain hasn't recovered from. Taking a deep breath, I clenched harder unto Xander's arm.
"You made it." Alec chuckled, his eyes fixated on me even though he was addressing Xander. "I assumed you were not going to make it when I didn't get a response."
"We wouldn't miss it for the world, with him being busy with Alpha duties, I wanted us out of the palace tonight, right sweetheart?" I cringe inwardly when I call him sweetheart, it didn't sound right.
His eyes met mine, nodding briefly in confirmation to my words before refocusing his attention back on Alec.
