Remi POV Continued
"Now. My announcement." She looked around the table. Making sure she had everyone's attention. "As you all know. Remi. However helpful she's been. Is just a replacement. A placeholder if you will."
My chest went tight.
"You are a replacement. A temporary solution. A concubine if we're being honest about it."
The table went dead silent.
Concubine.
Temporary.
Replacement.
Each word was a knife.
"Mother—" Nero started..
"Your real bride is coming Nero. The contracts between our pack and hers have been signed. By the council. By her father. By everyone who matters."
I couldn't breathe.
Couldn't think.
Real bride. Coming. Soon.
"I didn't sign anything," Nero said.
"You don't need to. It's already done. She arrives soon. So it would be best if you. Cleared your
