登入“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
Thiago I was in my room, lost in my thoughts room when Thacker walked in without knocking. I looked up from the book I’d been pretending to read. “Haven’t you heard of knocking?” “I have. I simply don’t see the point when I know you’re inside.” “Get out.” I knew he was here to disturb me. He’s be
Daphne The wedding hall was a hive of activity. Servants moved between rows of chairs, smoothing out white linens and adjusting them whenever a corner refused to fall into place. Others carried baskets of flowers, arranging them along the walls and around the pillars while a group of attendants deb







