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Chapter 14: The Truth About Arrnged Marriages

Declan

Maybe I came on too strong. What was I thinking? To propose to a young woman in one breath and then tell her that I would never love her in the next was unthinkable. But I wanted to be honest with her. I wanted her to know what she was getting herself into up front.

I took off my tie, laid it over the back of the chair, and poured myself a drink.

Trent walked in smiling from ear to ear, and he ripped off his tie. “Pour me one of those too, will you?”

I nodded as I got out another glass without saying a word.

He froze as he stared at me, and his smile faded. “So, what’s up your a**? I thought you’d be so happy you’d be ready to kiss me!”

I scoffed. “In your dreams.” I crossed the room and shoved the drink in his hand. Then I crossed the room to one of the club chairs and took a seat near the fireplace. “I think I scared her off.”