Playing Strangers

Before I could fully process what was happening, Declan started introducing me to the room. "Everyone, this is my wife, Serena."

"Hello, Mrs. Ashford," someone said.

"Mr. Ashford, you're a lucky man. Your wife is young and beautiful," another person added.

Declan smiled politely and led me right over to Roman. There was an empty seat next to Roman, and Declan sat down, making me sit beside him.