“Nothing to be proud of, but I appreciate it.” It wasn’t like I’d discovered a clean energy source or something of equal importance. That didn’t matter to my father. In our world, family was everything, and a strategic marriage was the ultimate show of commitment. “See you soon.” “Bye, Pops.” I set down the phone and leaned back with a heavy sigh, my gaze lifting to where Rowan stood in the doorway across the living room. She was still wearing my T-shirt, which pleased the hell out of me, but instead of enjoying the sight, my body went rigid at the betrayal etched on her face. It was plain to read, even from across the large great room. She’d heard everything. Motherfucker. “That’s what this was from the beginning, wasn’t it? How could I have been so stupid?” she said with a sneer, her eye
