Illyana's POV
I sat on the edge of the bed, my phone in hand, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew I needed to talk to Cole, to confront him about the marriage contract and the role he had played in signing it, but the thought of hearing his voice, of facing the betrayal of my own brother, made my stomach churn.
Taking a deep breath, I dialled his number, my fingers trembling as I pressed the phone to my ear. It rang once, twice, three times, each second stretching out like an eternity. Just as I was about to give up, the line clicked, and I heard my brother's voice.
"Illyana?" He sounded surprised, confused. "Is that really you?"
I swallowed hard, trying to find the words. "Yeah, Cole, it's me."
There was a long pause, the silence heavy with unspoken emotions. "I... I can't believe
