Rhett POV
Margot’s desperate gaze unsettled me.
The more clearly I felt how deeply she affected me, the harder I fought against it.
That an Omega could influence me through a mark or through emotion was repulsive.
No one was going to control me or force my hand.
I made myself look directly into Margot’s eyes. I let my Alpha scent rise, using its familiar strength to armor my emotions until I could push aside the uncertainty and make my decision.
“Sign the papers,” I said in a low voice. “Do what I’ve asked, and I’ll make sure you’re financially compensated.”
Margot’s body swayed slightly as she approached the desk.
She didn’t hesitate.
She picked up the pen.
Margot POV
I spent the entire night sitting by the window.
It was dark when I settled there, and dawn had arriv
