River didn’t speak for a few moments.

Marry Riley? What the hell was Alexander Torres thinking suggesting that?

“You want me to marry your daughter?” he repeated lamely.

“Yes.”

“You want me to become your son-in-law?” River stammered, his voice filled with disbelief and confusion. It seemed like an impossible scenario, one he never would have imagined in a million years.

“Trust me, I am not so thrilled about it either,” Alexander suggested.

“Then why did you suggest ...