Her world couldn't crumble so soon right? She needed this family.
"Shuang'er," her father said suddenly, breaking her spiraling of her thoughts. His voice carried the quiet weight of authority, one that allowed no resistance. "The emissaries from the Crimson Howl Clan will arrive in two or three days. You'll meet them with your mother, understand? Make sure the engagement is annulled."
Yueshuang's fingers froze around her teacup. The porcelain trembled faintly against the saucer as her heart skipped a beat.
"Annul?" she repeated, her voice hoarse and low, "Why do we have to annul it? Didn't I say I want to marry the Alpha?"
The firmness in her tone surprised even her, even though it was trembling, she was firm and decided on this. She had to go to the Crimson Howl Clan, be it one way or another. Be it through marriage… or something far more dangerous.
