“Siena?”
“Rairity!” I breathe out in relief.
“We need to talk.”
“Rairity, can this-”
“No, it can’t wait. We need to make a decision now. The pack has consulted the damage. The debts, Siena. They’re… beyond overwhelming. We have to do something now. Right now, or we will have no choice but to fold. The numbers are too large. They can’t be paid back. Not in our lifetimes.”
My blood runs cold..
I have tried.
With every ounce of my being, with the strength granted by my forewolves, I have tried to save Windhowl Pack, but Raiden’s refusal to divorce has shattered any hope of securing alliances and aid.
A decision.
08:34 Sun, 20 Apr 2
Chapter 7
There seems only one left to make.
My fingers dig into fists, nails biting into the soft flesh of my palm.
Fine.
63%
If Raiden thinks I am a gold digger, if he is so convinced that I seek only his money then I will give him exactly what he
expects.
(Raiden’s POV)
Lila clears her throat. “Raiden, after the Summit of Alphas… will you divorce her then? Siena?”
Her eyes flicker with the hope of a pup. It’s endearing but not the serious type of wife I need to achieve the status I want- the status the pack needs.
I barely hear her. My mind is stuck on Siena’s strange reaction.
Love? Do I love her? Have I ever?
Something about this revelation nags at me, refusing to let go.
The papers will be ablaze with rumors tomorrow. I need better terms. I need a press conference to clear this mess up.
“Raiden? Did you hear me?”
My wolf snorts.
[Admit it. You have feelings for her. You still care for your Luna.]
I shut that down immediately.
Horace, that is impossible. We are not fated. This is business.
“Raiden,” Lila whines, tugging at my sleeve. Though she is adorable in her own right, times like these test the last of my
nerves.
Siena doesn’t do this.
Horace is right, but I have not built this empire on the premise of my wolf’s opinions–I’m not going to start now.
Exhaling sharply, I tug my arm away, suddenly aware of the sets of eyes following my every move.
The rumors are already alight. Before tonight, I wouldn’t have cared. Why not give them a little something fun to talk about over their dinner plates?
My phone buzzes–a small but welcome distraction.
[From Siena:
I agree with what you said about compensation. We can temporarily keep up the marriage.]
A muscle tightens in my jaw. This is good news, but what’s the catch?
With Siena, there’s always a catch.
[From Raiden: What are the terms?]
Her reply comes instantly. That I can’t believe what I see.
Sun, ZU APT
Chapter 7
“What…?” I stare intently at the screen.
“What’s wrong. Raiden?” Lila’s gentle voice feels distant, as if it’s coming from far away.
But all I can see is the message Siena just sent.
[From Siena:
One million dollars per day to be transferred into my account.]
1- Let’s Fake Marriage.]
