Alfonso POV
I didn't realize how worried I was about speaking with Jagger until it was over. He still wasn't happy about me choosing Ember without at least trying to find my fated beloved, but he was happy to hear that we hadn't been together for the last six months. "Can I ask what possessed you to bring the woman to Gemma's party? I mean it seems like a stupid move on your part to remind my daughter you were willing to be with this woman," Jagger asks.
My heart sinks because as much as I've tried to justify giving into Ember's request, I know he's right. "Honestly, I shouldn't have. I felt bad about hurting her, and she seemed so sincere about wanting to celebrate her future Queen's birthday. I gave into her request." "I hope for your sake it wasn't another mistake. My daughter isn't
