“Yes,” was all I uttered. I no longer have the voice to say anything, to react to anything.

“Now I see why your brother brought up the arranged marriage all of a sudden.” He looked to where Shannon and Nathan vanished, their hands holding tightly.

When I just focused my gaze on my plate and food, he slid his hand atop mine and whispered, “So...will you really marry me?”

I stared at the ring he brought out from his pocket, the rose quartz looking like a pink diamond surrounded by little pieces of onyx. I nodded, “All for the pack.”

“So tell me, princess. Is it really just business? No…personal...