MasukDaphne Thiago and I stood outside the guest house Alpha Samuel had provided for him, waiting for his family to arrive. Word had reached us only a few minutes earlier that they had entered the pack’s territory, and ever since then, I had found it increasingly difficult to keep still. I shifted my
“Perhaps I haven’t explained myself properly,” I said, softening my tone. Both men turned to me. “I understand why you want the matter settled quickly, Father, and I appreciate that you’re trying to protect the family. I have no intention of allowing this situation to drag on or giving anyone reas
“I understand that she’s the Luna, Father,” I said. “And I wouldn’t dream of questioning her position. I only hoped that, as your daughter, I might be allowed some say in the arrangements for my own wedding.” Silence fell between us. Father’s jaw tightened. I knew that look. He disliked being chall
Daphne Father was in his study when Thiago and I arrived at his house. He glanced up from the papers spread across his desk, his gaze moving from me to Thiago before settling on our unexpected arrival with a faint frown. I hadn’t sent word in advance that we were coming. “You didn’t inform me you
“Then we need to decide what happens next,” I said. Thiago nodded. “I think we should speak to our fathers. But first, we should agree on what we want from this marriage.” “Fine. What do you want?” He considered the question. “I want us to be able to live together without making each other’s live
Daphne Thiago was quiet for a moment after I finished speaking. “I understand,” he said eventually. I searched his face. “Do you?” “I think so.” He paused. “You want to marry me because you believe it’s what’s best for the child. You’re not asking me to love you, and you’re not promising to love







