The Alpha General's Substitute Bride
TEMPEST
“Your bride?” I echoed like an idiot.
“Yes. I want you to walk into the Alpha King’s palace with me, in front of everyone, as my partner.”
I stared into those intense blue eyes, searching for traps, for hidden angles.
“I…” I swallowed hard.
“You don’t have to answer now. I know the timing couldn’t be more depressing,” he said, easing his fingers from my chin.
“I will,” I blurted, more eager than I meant to, like I was afraid he’d take it back the very next second.