Lorenzo’s POV The moment Loretta mentioned the word betrothed, I knew at once that Natalie was at it. When she learnt I was getting mated to Loretta an hour before the private mating ceremony, hell was let loose. She was on a rampage, ranting and hurling words but none of that affected me even for a split second. Asking Loretta to share a room with me was the least thing I would have done but I just couldn't leave her to Natalie who was a potential threat. “It would only be fair if she returns to her family in a piece at the end of our contract.” I mumbled Plopping on a chair nearby, I tossed my head backwards, my eyes shut with my hands strapped across my chest. Apart from the ticking of the large wall clock, it was the sound of cutlery and plates being taken away that rente

