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“It was a disaster.” Brandon sighs.

“What was?”

“They were fighting outside,” Brandon explains. “She was screaming her lungs out in Oliver’s face. He’s livid.”

“What were they talking about?”

“Her family forced her onto the plane, and now, here they are.”

“Oh, God. I’d probably be furious too. Are they sure they’re going to marry? Do you know her?”

“I know her family. Daphne’s mother is a Dragoumis, but I don’t know much about her. I see her on family occasions. She seemed opposed to their upcoming union too.”

“Lovely name,” I comment honestly. “But who would want to marry someone they didn’t love, right? Who wants an arranged marriage these days? It’s too old-fashioned.”

“Not in my family.” Brandon exhales. “And it’s not the case anymore with him. Oliver chose this.” He takes my hands and brings my knuckles to his lips. His soft mouth tickles my skin. “Anyway, you look upset. Something happened.”

I want to tell him badly that Drake found me, but I’m afraid. I don’t want to keep thing