A Contract Not To Fall In Love
He clenched his fists, his nails digging into his palms as he struggled to reconcile the warring emotions within him.
Why couldn't she understand the depth of his conviction, the unwavering loyalty he felt toward his family and their legacy?
This wasn't just a petty feud; it was a battle for honor, for power, for the very survival of his dynasty.
And yet, Ivy's tears had unmanned him, piercing his armor of resolve and leaving him vulnerable to the whispers of doubt.
"I love her," Victor admitted to himself, the words echoing through his mind like a confession.
But love in their world was a luxury he couldn't afford.