Chapter 35
Trista's POV
His abrupt question made me pause.
After a brief silence, I kept my voice flat, "I want you and Samantha to finally be together."
Cassian stared at me for a few seconds before speaking, "Trista, if you choose to interpret it that way, fine. But let me remind you, whether the mating contract ends is not up to you. According to pack law, only I can reject you."
I mumbled a vague acknowledgment and continued to help him out of his suit jacket.
I knew I couldn't truly terminate the contract yet. I still owed him a lot of money.
By his own admission, he was a businessman who never took a loss.
Until I paid him back, he wouldn't let me go easily.
The air felt heavy and thick.
He sat on the edge of the bed, his eyelids lowered. His expression was grim and unreada
