(Harper’s POV)
I looked over to see Colton standing there in a black suit and black tie. Despite everything that had happened between us, I couldn’t deny that he looked good in the suit. He moved into the room and kissed his mother on the cheek before holding his hand out to me. I looked at the hand, not wanting to take it. Colton sighed and then nodded to two warriors dressed in all black. They both advanced on Louise, and she backed away.
“My uncle was clear. You are both to be escorted this evening,” Colton said, his face blank. “It can be done the civil way or the not-so civil way, and I saw one of the warriors handling what looked like a collar and lead.
“Fine,” I snapped and took Colton’s hand. “But if he tries to put that on my friend, I will use it to strangle him with.” The w
