So, just a contract? Sitting on the couch, Aysa told herself to calm down and not to think too much about it.

"The marriage was a deal between Alpha and the old Jones. I don't need a political union. I was looking for a chance to break the engagement until ......"

Hall was tempted to say until he found Aysa overboard, he realized that she was so important to him. But he hesitated, as it was not a good time.

"Until Bella set me up and tried to use public opinion to sit on the relationship."

"Why are you dragging me down since it's already dissolved? Even if you are...