nah

elevator to my corner office, sat behind the dark-wood desk, and pulled ou

s mother, Constance Rosa-deep purple silk, gra

, ankles crossed under the desk. "This is private. You'v

Cut the act, Alannah. We're here to give

etrothal in front of the Council less than two ho

n. She takes the primary title. But we're willing to let you stay at Silver Peak Manor as an unmarked submissive partner." She paused, smoothing her skirt. "O

ll-my title, my

t from Elton. "You want me to live in your servant wing

wolf. Without the shelter of an Alpha's pack, you are not

of cold coffee from my des

e, dripping down his chin and staining th

ng in shock. He dragged his sleeve acr

g in her purse for a handkerchief. "Have you

ket, and wiped my fingers. "Drop the aristocratic act, Constance. The Silver Peak Pa

Security. Get these t

my eyes. "You dare disrespect my mother? I will see you ruined for this,

with a sharp crack. "We

ack tactical uniforms entered and grabbed

r heels kicking uselessly as her elaborate hairst

ut the guards easi

th to hear, "Have your accounts ready, Elton. Morgan Trust's

slammed shut, cutting

of hot chamomile tea and set it on my desk. "Tha

y nerves. "Restraint won't collect our debts. D

zzed. I lifted the rece

one. "Alannah, we verified the secondary ledgers. Julian Rosa's gambling

down at the silver ribbon of the riv

credits," Arthur replied. "The debt has been sold twice. Julian signed personal pro

ther the certified originals.

g to court?"

ss with my nail. "I'm going to Sil

to my desk, and locked the primar

cell phone vibrated on the blotter. The screen lit up with

e crossed the city perime