Chapter 0022 Chapter 0022 Isnt it awkward for you , though ? the person behind the camera asked.
Since your fated mate is Ellas good friend .
And , in fact , youre here with Amanda and not your fiancée .
Ella doesnt like events like this , David answered .
She gets uncomfortable with the attention .
Im only here as a friend , Amanda chimed in , leaning into the frame so her face would be on camera .
Just a very good friend .
The two of them continued to talk , but I wasnt hearing their words , I was filled with rage at what David was doing -right after hed been publicly humiliated , here he was , out in public with Amanda on his arm , making excuses for why he wasnt with me .
My driver pulled up to the entrance , and I quickly thanked him before getting out .
If I hurried , I could still catch up to David .
I wanted him to see me as I arrived .
I took a breath to steady myself , then made my way to the entrance and threw the double doors open as I stepped in .
As I had hoped , the moment the doors opened , a flurry of flashes went off as photographers took photos .
A murmur went through the room , and I could hear people calling my name , wanting me to turn and look at them for more shots .
I wasnt supposed to be here , yet here I was , standing in a brilliant bright red satin gown with my hair and makeup done perfectly .
David must have heard them calling my name , I could see him a few yards away , still chatting with a reporter who had approached him .
His mouth fell open when he saw me .
I waved politely and paused to smile at a few of the people calling out for photos , then I made my way to David .
Ella Rowan ! the person behind the camera exclaimed in surprise .
She was a young woman , no older than m Hello , I said with a bright smile .
I was told that you wouldnt be here tonight , she said .
Can you tell us what made you change your mind ? I frowned and put on my best confused expression .
Who told you that ? I asked .
David invited me to join him .
I was only running a little bit late .
But you said- Im glad you could make it , David interjected , cutting the reporter off .
He immediately stepped away from Amanda and locked his arm with mine .
I was starting to worry , he said .
I smiled at him , though his touch repulsed me .
Of course , I said .
I did agree to give you another chance , after all .
His face went a little pale at my words , and without even looking back at Amanda , he led me further into the banquet hall .
I could feel Arnanda glaring at my back , but I didnt give her the satisfaction of turning to look at her .
For the next hour or so , David was very attentive and comp mentary .
I could tell I had caught him off guard by Showing up , and he was doing his best not to make me ang .
Ananda was clearly also persuaded by David to act like my bestie again .
She told me what she said the other day was completely because of her sudden heat and shift .
+25 BONUS Chapter 0022 After all , David had just agreed to a contract that would allow me to take quite a bit of land away from him if I found out hed been lying to me again .
David and I greeted the other Lunas and Alphas , as well as the other hopeful candidates for Alpha King , but I didnt see Alexander , much to my disappointment .
I knew he must be around somewhere , so I was sure I would see him before the evening was over .
At some point , people started whispering , and I could sense that I was being stared at .
David seemed to sense it too , frowning deeply .
Are people staring at you ? he asked a little too loudly .

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It seems like it , I said in confusion , but I dont know why David pulled his phone out and tapped at the screen a few times .
Then a look of exaggerated horror crossed his face as he held the screen up to me .
It was a n a news alert , and the headline read : ** BREAKING : Ella Rowan Wolfless ** .