"Father, Mother, I'll handle everything," I said, wiping my tears and forcing my voice to be steady. "This arranged marriage… I won't fight it."My parents exchanged a look of clear relief."Good." My father nodded. "I knew our daughter wouldn't be fooled by that scumbag forever.""Tell me about Kaelan," I asked. "Everything."A cold glint appeared in my father's eyes. "For a new covenant leader to be officially recognized by the elders, he must marry into an ancient family. It has been the tradition for a thousand years.""He sought you out for our family's power and status.""If it weren't for you," my mother added, her voice sharp with indignation, "the Crimson Crown would never have gotten a seat on the Night Council. That ungrateful wretch preyed on your love—and used our family's resources—for a century, and now he dares to—"Ring—ring—ring—The harsh sound of my phone cut her off.An unknown number.I answered with a frown."Rosalie."Kaelan's voice, tight with fury, came throug
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