Ace POV
"Your Highness," the woman I was supposed to marry stood in front of me, wearing a smile on her face. Though I could barely see her face, her bright green eyes caught my attention. I forced a smile onto my face and kissed her hand. Tanisha Adams, the daughter of Lord Halrad, the Alpha who controlled the noble realm—a powerful man and a possible rival to my father.
"Welcome, my lady!" I greeted her, pressing a kiss to the back of her hand. We proceeded into the building, accompanied by her maid and father following closely behind.
"I am so glad to see you, my prince," Tanisha said cheerfully.
I was anything but happy to see her, but I had no choice but to conceal my true feelings. I had made a promise to my father to proceed with the wedding in exchange for Kayla's life. If I ha
