Chapter 55

••• Victoria’s POV ••• Elijah and Evelyn didn’t even feel embarrassed to step in front of the stage. It was like they were the stars of the engagement ceremony who attended late. “This is unacceptable!” Elijah’s voice rose amongst the murmuring of the guests, and he pointed toward me. “Victoria is my mate, and this engagement should never have happened!” I could feel the gazes of the representatives of various packs turned to me and Damien, especially toward me, and just like Elijah wanted, those representatives started questioning things about me. Oh, of course, give it to this shameless couple to try to ruin such an important event. The old me would properly have ducked away in embarrassment and humiliation, but I had changed, and Elijah should have known it. My grip on Damien’s hand tightened, and I swore I could feel my body vibrating with anger toward the shameless couple who had just barged in uninvited to this sacred ceremony. I was furious. How dare he try to sabotage my engage