Chapter 6
Chris gave me a self-deprecating smile. ‘That was the plan. Unfortunately, my future bride wasn’t keen on the idea of an arranged marriage, even if it was to me.’
I shook my head as I scowled at Killian. ‘You people are insane.’
I rounded on Chris. ‘And you, what the hell were you thinking to agree to this in the first place? An arranged marriage? Seriously?’
His brows narrowed; deep blue eyes filled with emotion. ‘You were determined to sacrifice yourself, to give Emily’s parents closure and a chance to say goodbye to their daughter. What else was I supposed to do? Sit back and let you die, again?’
‘Yes. That was exactly what you were supposed to do. Not sell yourself to Cade.’
He shook his head, mouth firming, chin raised. ‘No. That was never going to happen. I loved you,
