Rylan’s POV

What are you doing?” I growled at Rio angrily when we were back inside the packhouse and our father was out of earshot. He smirked at me. “Buying us some more time. Let's enjoy this ball tomorrow and keep our parents happy for now. We have a few days to develop something.” he explained.

I felt a surge of anger and frustration at Rio's words. "Buying us time?" I repeated, my voice low and even. "Is that all you're concerned about? We can't pretend to be happy and follow our father's plans. We have to take a stand."

Rio shrugged. "For now, it's the best we can do....