Grandfather's private jet landed in Grayhaven the following afternoon. Father took Selena to meet him at the airport without even telling me they were leaving.
By the time they returned to the estate, Ferrell and I were already waiting in the drawing room.
Selena noticed the marriage contract on the table first. Her smile froze.
Father stopped in the doorway, his voice rising sharply.
"Ferrell? Who let you in?"
"I did."
I rose and approached Grandfather. "This is Ferrell Drake, the mate I've chosen. We're holding our mating ceremony the day after tomorrow."
Grandfather didn't even glance at the contract. His eyes went straight to my left arm, still in its sling, and his brow creased with concern.
"What happened to your arm?"
"Aiden dislocated my shoulder."
Father immediately inte
