#Chapter 50 - Here Comes Trouble

[James’ POV] ‘What the actual fuck is happening right now?’ James thought bluntly to himself. James knew beforehand that this night was causing a lot of stress for Mia. He believed that the staff at home had done an amazing job getting her ready and boosting her confidence. Mia looked magnificent, he couldn’t have felt more pride in his mate. They managed to work through the hordes of reporters and photographers on the way in without much fuss. All was going well until they came across his mother. James hadn’t expected Diana to say much, considering their last encounters were less than stellar. But from the glinting look in his Uncle’s eyes, he should have known that something was off. When Gavin had asked Mia to step out for a drink, James became filled with an uncomfortable feeling. He overheard the outrageous deal Gavin tried to offer Mia. It was no less of a miracle that he hadn’t lost his temper. His wolf snarled and thrashed with the need to pull Mia away and consol