*Tallon*

“Fuck you. You’re nothing but a liar,” I hissed at Ivan, not allowing myself to even begin to believe his words.

“Oh I assure you, I would not lie about something like this,” he said coolly. “After all, her mother will not be happy about this. I suspect I will have to spend the next many years apologizing to my sister for what I am about to do.”

My mind was racing. I glanced from face to face, trying to discern whether or not ...