Darcy's POV.
I gasped, stunned, and Alpha Theon nodded nonchalantly, as if confirming a trivial fact.
"You heard me right," he said, his tone dismissive. "This is just a minor issue; people will talk, but they'll forget soon enough."
I couldn't believe his cavalier attitude. This "trivial matter" had shattered my peace, and he seemed utterly unconcerned.
I didn't understand why he wasn't bothered, why he didn't care that his reputation was also at stake.
I cleared my throat, desperation creeping into my voice. "Please, help me take this photo down. Please," I begged, hoping he would finally show some empathy.
But instead, he chuckled and caressed my cheek, patronizing me.
"Darcy, this is nothing but a trivial matter. Focus on your studies."
His words ignited a fire within me. I st
