"At first, you have to let no one know that this marriage is a contract marriage—no one, not even your mother, friend, or any relative." Alpha Nelson told Grace, who was staring at him in confusion.

 

"Why? I thought this was just _" She was trying to make a statement when he chipped in.

 

"You have to listen to me when I talk; nobody is allowed to know about this; you have to play along till the contract expires." He said his voice in a serious tone.

 

Grace gasped, her eyes in total confusion, and it was obvious due to her facial expressions.

 

"That is fine; I have heard you,...