#Chapter 16: Paparazzi

The drumming of my heart in my chest was deafening. Why would Ethan announce our marriage so suddenly? I thought he wanted to keep it a secret. A chorus of whispers and gasps erupted from the crowd. I could hear a few jeers of disbelief, not understanding what Ethan saw in me. “How did that happen?” Silena exclaimed, unthinking. Ethan’s head snapped in her direction, giving her a nasty, icy glare. She lowered her eyes and gulped, mumbling out a halfhearted apology to me. “It’s okay-” I tried to dismiss her words and forgive her, but Ethan interrupted me. “Silena thank you for your work, but you are no longer needed in my company.” His face was stern, unfeeling. Silena’s entire body went rigid in shock and she tried to argue. Ethan wouldn’t let her get a word in. His beta escorted her out as tears streamed down her cheeks. I wasn’t sure what this announcement would mean for Ethan and I in the future. I supposed he would keep me a secret for the entire duration of th