*Ryan*

I walk through the grand hallways of the mansion, my heart pounding in my chest, anxiety tightening its grip around my throat. Each step feels heavier than the last, my mind plagued with worries and fears. I have to find Amber. I figured the only way I could control the situation was to claim her as my fiancee.

Maybe I should have spoken to her about it first. That too, and her having to hear everything father said.

I hadn't known about her parents. Amber is about ...