INICIAR SESIÓNDaphne Today, we were supposed to meet my father, and I couldn’t help feeling a little nervous about how it would go. I hoped he wouldn’t be unreasonable or make too many demands. This was my life that was changing, not his. I was the one getting married, the one carrying a child, and the one who
“Why not? You’re patient when you want to be, and you’re good at learning things. You don’t need to become an Alpha or a politician just because you’re an Alpha’s son.” Something in my chest loosened at those words. I hadn’t realised how much I needed to hear them until he said them. Thacker conti
“Why not? You’re patient when you want to be, and you’re good at learning things. You don’t need to become an Alpha or a politician just because you’re an Alpha’s son.” Something in my chest loosened at those words. I hadn’t realised how much I needed to hear them until he said them. Thacker conti
I considered his words. “I want to marry her,” I said finally and firmly. “Not because Father expects it, or because Alpha Samuel is threatening consequences if I refuse. I want to do it because I believe it’s the right thing for me and my child. And because I don’t want Daphne to face all of this
“For all of it.” I stared at him. “Why are you apologising?” “Because this was supposed to be my marriage alliance and I refused it. I was also supposed to attend that ball but I missed it so Mother made you attend in my place, and you ended up caught in something that had nothing to do with you.”
“I’m not defending her. I’m telling you the truth.” “Of course.” I picked up my book again. Thacker let me have another minute before speaking. “So, if she’s beautiful and intelligent, what exactly is stopping you from falling in love with her?” I lowered the book. “Because we’ve spent practical







