Rook’s tone remained indifferent, as if his request was the most natural thing in the world. “This room is large, and Anna likes it. Hand it over to her immediately.”
A bitter laugh escaped my lips.
“May I remind you, Rook, that Ari is your son? Do you have any idea what Anna said to him today? She…”
“That’s enough!” Rook interrupted me. His expression was grim. “Is Ari really my son?! We had only been together eight months before he was born, Rhea. Are you trying to lie to yourself after lying to me?”
I staggered back, his words hitting me like a physical blow. “Is that what you think of Ari?”
He did not flinch. “And Anna is my daughter with Sera. You will treat her well. Whenever Anna is present, Ari will address me as ‘Uncle.'”
“I agreed to marry you for the sake of peace between our packs and to make you my Luna. But my love belongs to Sera alone. You should know that you owe me for what you did—drugging me, seducing me. You’ll pay the price for it.”
This was the first time I had ever heard Rook say so much. Every word was like a poisoned arrow that shot through my chest. They chilled me to the bone.
Sera approached him, her steps delicate and hesitant. She tugged lightly at his sleeve, her voice soft and sweet. “Rook, it’s okay if Princess Rhea doesn’t agree. I’ll talk to Anna about it…”
“No,” Rook said firmly. “I won’t let either of you suffer here.”
“Don’t worry. There are no feelings between us.”
