"Back then, my father forced me to break up with Maureen and marry Avery because we thought she was the Alpha’s daughter," Harland admitted, bitterness creeping into his voice. "It was all about the alliance."
Chad chuckled. "Bet that was a shock."
"I’m tired of Avery," Harland muttered. "She’s dull. Always trying too hard. I put up with her because I had no choice, but now… now, I might finally have a way out."
Ice coursed through my veins.
"She’s just so... desperate," he continued, his tone filled with disdain. "Always planning these ridiculous surprises, thinking they’ll make a difference."
My fingers dug into the edge of the box, my knuckles turning white. My breath hitched, and tears burned my eyes.
"Speaking of which," Harland added with a sneer, "there’s a giant gift box sitting in the room. Probably another one of her pathetic attempts to impress me. I don’t even want to open it."
Chad laughed. "Classic Avery."