He gives another nod. “I can do that.”
I blink because I genuinely expected more of a fight.
“Okay.”
I take a breath. “Fourth, I don’t want all the money you offered me.”
“You will need money.”
“I know. I said I don’t want all of it, not that I plan on being homeless.” Despite myself, my mouth twitches. “I just need enough to live. Tuition, somewhere to stay and whatever I need until I can take care of myself. Nothing extra.”
“Your family—”
“My father already returned what was left of the money Luna Strout gave us.”
His expression changes at that. “He did?”
I nod. “So I don’t want that replaced either. I don’t want to leave Edward and spend the rest of my life feeling like I was paid to do it.”
Alpha Strout watches me for a long moment before leaning back slightly. “If that is w
