“That is my choice,” she said. With that, she turned and walked away.
I wished that this would be the end of this conversation, but I knew, with dread, that it wouldn’t be.
Claire’s POV
I stood in the living room with Victoria and George. This time, Victoria was presenting me with an antique book that belonged to my family’s library, something that had been passed down through the ages. It was a great honor to receive it.
“Thank you,” I said. “I will treasure this, and make certain that it stays in the family. When my children are old enough, I will pass it down to them.”
“That’s all we can ask for,” Victoria said with a too-tight smile.
“You are a part of this family now,” George said. “A part of our legacy.”
A moment later, he was called away by his Beta.
No sooner had he stepped
