I fumbled for a plausible answer. "No man wants people to know he got divorced so soon after marriage. It reflects poorly on him."
"Quick marriages often lead to quick divorces. Who really cares about appearances?" Damien shrugged.
He might be able to afford a carefree attitude, but I knew most people didn't see it that way.
I let out a weary sigh. "We had a stable life before all this happened. If we divorce suddenly, his parents will have questions. So I doubt he'll say anything just to avoid that."
"Stable?" he challenged, his voice sharp. "Was that stability really coming from him?"
I hesitated, knowing he was right. In the end, it was all because of Alpha Damien's influence. When I didn't argue, he tugged the blanket over my shoulder. "If your stability depends on someone else, y
