Raegan didn’t hesitate.

“That day, I was going to tell you I’m with Mitchel now.”

“But why? You clearly…” James tried to protest, but Raegan cut him off again, her voice firm and unyielding.

“He and I are a perfect match. We’re equals in every way, and we’re completely in love. We were made for each other. Honestly, I regret not meeting him when I was eighteen. No… I wish I’d been betrothed to him at birth.”

Raegan’s voice became sharper as ...