“No, Alpha. He is not. It is my choice to marry you, and it’s an honor…” Racheal said softly, her voice trembling but steady enough to hold conviction.Aiden stared at her for a long moment, his expression unreadable, before he turned away. His jaw tightened.“Show her to her room,” he said finally, his tone clipped and cold.James blinked in confusion. He looked from Aiden to Racheal, unsure what to say. The air felt thick with something he couldn’t name. Aiden didn’t wait for an answer, he turned and walked away, his steps heavy and unhurried, disappearing up the grand staircase toward his room.James exhaled and turned back to Racheal, forcing a dry smile. “Come with me.”He led her upstairs, his footsteps echoing against the quiet hall. When they reached the guest room, he gestured toward it.“You’ll be staying here for now,” he said simply. Then, without another word, he turned and left to find Aiden.He found him in the study.Aiden sat slumped in his chair, his elbows on his de
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