Raisel’s POV

Joshua’s words won’t stop echoing in my head.

“Listen to me carefully,” he said, his voice cold, calculated. “If you want to stay out of trouble, accept my deal. Pretend you’re in love with me.”

I blinked, trying to keep my composure. “And what happens if I don’t accept your deal?” I asked, my voice barely steady.

His smirk darkened, curling his lips into something both handsome and sinister. “Then you and Soren are in for a rough time,” he ...