-Madeleine-
I was terrified. My whole body shook as if it were the first time I had seen Chris enter the room. Everything had gone to hell. Even my phone call with Hunter had been cut short, leaving me without a way to confirm anything with him. It meant I had no cards to play. I wanted so badly to help them, but once again, I found myself powerless.
“I’m done with your games,” Chris suddenly declared, gripping Kate’s hand tighter as he pulled her closer. “I will not get mated to Madeleine.”
“So, you want to risk your so-called family for one little female?” his father asked cruelly.
Chris shook his head, and we all watched him carefully. “You won’t hurt them, and you won’t control me either,” he sneered.
“Christopher, we had a deal!”
“Deal’s off!” he growled.
“You cannot do this! I
