Tabitha’s POV

“If it’s doomed from the start, I’d rather be the one to end it,” my voice comes out weaker than I had intended.

Jace reaches out for my hand on the table, stroking my knuckles as he stares at me earnestly.

“There’s only so much the pack or even the elders can control, Tabitha. They can’t decide everything for us,” Jace says

“And your father?” I shoot back, pulling my fist away from his grasp. “You think he’ll be thrilled about this? He’s probably arranging your marriages as we speak!”

Reed presses his lips together, while Luca leans back in his chair, crossing his arms.

“You think too...