Chapter 85: Hypocritical & Emotional
Chapter 85: Hypocritical & Emotional
“Wedding date?” The words tumbled out of my mouth before I could stop them.
Bethany’s smile faltered slightly as she looked between Lucas and me. “Oh, I’m sorry. I didn’t realize you’re still here.”
Lucas’s jaw tightened. “Bethany—”
He was cut off by Bethany’s chirpy voice. She completely missed the tension radiating from him.
“Oh, Lucas. Daddy is so excited about finalizing everything. He’s been talking about our union since we were pups.”
My stomach dropped. They were talking about it like it was already set in stone.
“What exactly are you talking about?” I asked, my voice smaller than I intended.
Bethany turned to me with enthusiasm. “Lucas and I have been promised to each other since childhood. Our packs have hoped to join together through matrimony for years now. My father is the Alpha of Ironhound, and this alliance would strengthen both our territories.”
She reached for Lucas’s arm again, but he stepped away from her touch.
“Bethany,” Lucas said firmly. “Nothing has ever been finalized.”