Chapter 49 Seren

• The party was so beautifully decorated, and the second I arrived I was swamped with the many guests who wanted to come and wish me a happy birthday. I had decided I was going to enjoy myself, and put Lachlan to the back of my mind. Today was my day. A day I had been waiting for, he had already spoiled a big part of it, I was not going to allow him to destroy anymore. But as my eyes grazed the large training field in a bid to find Alejandro, instantly they fell to the dark, intense stare of the one man I did not want to see…
• Lachlan’s gaze was almost burning through me. I don’t think I had seen him look at me like that before. I swallowed heavily, before closing my eyes, and re-diverting my gaze, to my friend by my side. “I think we need a drink, don’t you?” I suggested, unsure if my friends wanted a drink, but knowing I sure did.
• Ayla grinned. “That is my girl.” She giggled. "Birthday drinks!" She added, before taking my hand, and leading me away from the small crowd of people that were beginning to build around me. I felt awfully rude rushing away, but there was all night to speak to all the guests. I am sure they would understand. Right now, I needed a drink.