247 A Night of Truth (5)

Gael came tonight, hoping that their meeting with the Morellis was just for the sake of appearances. They couldn't afford to make them think that they weren't on board with the elders' order. This time was crucial because the more the Morellis believe that the marriage would happen, the more laid back and vulnerable they would be.

He briefly closed his eyes, several images flashing in his head that served as a reminder of how they came to this point. If it weren't for what J did, this could've been done more manageably. Not only did they have to pretend, but he also ended up hurting Angela—and now she would no longer believe him. Great.