hapter 15 Finally , they made their way to my side of the room , obvious to me sitting in the shadows . I could see them , but they didn't notice me tucked away in the corner . " Ah , so this must be the Aria we've all heard about . You two look really good together . " Someone teased , and suddenly the room fell atent As we all know , Aria is Leo's very good partner and his childhood friend . But they also knew that Alpha had been married to his Luna Elizabeth , for three years . The seemingly innocent remark stirred a ripple of curiosity across the room . Aria let out a soft laugh , leaning in even closer to Leo , as if to reinforce their bond . " Oh , Mr. Andrews , this is my business partner , Aria . You've met her before , " Leo said smoothly , steering the conversation away . But he didn't move an inch away from her , their closeness remaining palpable . They glided through the room , arm - in - arm , enveloped by laughter and the sound of clinking glasses . I lowered my gaze , my fingers instinctively reaching for my phone , hoping for some distraction . Leo had texted me just moments before . [ Sorry , Aria and I had to rush to an urgent meeting . Did you make it ? ] [ Where are you ? Why haven't you replied ? ] [ Forget it . If you haven't left yet , just stay home . ] I glanced up at them again , and still , I didn't feel angry . I just felt a dull , aching sense of foolishness settling in .