MARK'S POV For hours, I remained on the bed, my gaze fixed on the white washed ceiling. My father's ultimatum coupled with the news of Ryker's engagement to Samien echoed in my ears. I still found it hard to believe. No! There's no way those two could be getting married. Absolutely no way. Gosh! How could this be happening? My hands ran through my face as fresh anger coursed through me. So I would lose Samien? The mere thought of it sent shivers down my spine. Tears welled in my eyes. I managed to keep them in check, my hands rubbing hard against the sheets. I grabbed my phone from the table, immediately dialing Ryker's phone. Only him could tell me the truth. The phone rang half a dozen times, then off to voicemail. I tried again. Same thing. Frustrated, I flung the phone awa

