I was about to ask for Zane’s thoughts when my phone buzzed.
Father.
I knew what this would be, stepping out into the hallway and picking up.
“Callum,” came the voice that always sounded more like a verdict than a greeting. “I have heard rumors that you’re…union isn’t going well.”
“Father, I—”
“Bianca is the future of the Royal line. The only one strong enough to merge with us. If you want your place in the new hierarchy, you know what needs to happen.”
Silence.
“You will marry her.”
I opened my mouth, but the line cut. He hung up. I stared at the blank screen, my hand shaking.
Alright. I can do this. This is necessary. Maybe this was my out, hurting Liora would be the cleanest way to cut the cord, to end whatever... whatever this was.
But my wolf stirred again, growling low. I
