Sebastian’s POV
“I see your Luna is quite excited about the ceremony,” I said, brushing an invisible speck of lint from the cuff of my sleeve as we walked, keeping my tone light but deliberate.
Braden’s expression darkened a bit, his lips pressing into a tight line. “The ceremony.. yes, about that.” He hesitated, his gaze meeting mine. “You still have time to st—”
“Enough, Braden,” I interrupted, my voice hardening. “This marriage will happen. It’s time you learned the value of alliances beyond conquest.”
“Value?” he spat, his composure cracking. “You’re shackling me to some halfwit beta wh*ore. Why don’t you let me do what I do best—take what’s mine and ju—”
I growled, my patience wearing thin. “And what exactly is YOURS, ALPHA BRADEN? This union will secure peace, something your bla
