Chapter 0009 The ring was beautiful , to my taste , and clearly custom . He had to have been preparing to make this move for a while . Every instinct I had said I was right about this . Theodore sipped his wine , watching me with desire in his eyes , like he wanted to rip my dress off and fuck me right over the table , but it was just a look . Theodore Nightshade never slept with the same woman twice . It was his rule . It was practically an oath at this point , and I had no interest in sleeping with him again . Id had seven years of a man using my feelings against me . I wasnt keen to pick up another one , even if they were just sexual feelings . Im not interested in helping you for cheap . I pulled the ring off my finger and dropped it on the table . Im sure you can get it resized . Send me an invitation , hm ? Im a great gift giver . I got to my feet . I turned to Kincaid , who looked so proud he was glowing . Review clause 9 of our prenuptial and get the paperwork started to push the court . We have work to do . Kincaid nodded . As you wish , Alpha Violet . I paused and hummed before looking at Kincaid . And see if you can get me an audience with His Majesty about this . Kincaid reached for the door . Moments later , Theodores hand shot out , shoving it closed . I could feel the heat of his body along my back . He chuckled low in his throat . Youre the first person to dare to negotiate with me , Theodore remarked . And there is something utterly sexy about a woman willing to push back . I turned my head . Is there a reason youre stopping me ? He made a tutting sound . Im not accustomed to negotiating , Alpha Violet . What a way to admit youre a spoiled brat , Alpha Theodore . Im not in the habit of wasting my time . He laughed . Very well , Alpha Violet . 20 % as a sign of goodwill , and yes , you would be required to legally and formally marry me . Think you can handle that ? I cocked an eyebrow at him . Think you can handle being married to me ? He leaned into my space like he just couldnt help it . His nostrils flared as he breathed in . He sucked his lower lip between his teeth , leaving it shiny and wet as his eyes filled with hunger . This close , the heat of his body , the scent of his cologne was almost overwhelming . I could almost feel his hands on me , the solid , hard thrust of him inside me . Something I should know , Alpha Violet ? He asked , lowering his voice to a low murmur . 1/2 Chapter Dana What ? You prance around in your underwear ? your I scoffed . I dont accept bullshit , and Ill hold you to standard even if this is a contract . I narrowed my eyes . Worst of all , because it is a contract , you wont get the benefit of a single drop of affection . Something tells me you havent really been held accountable all your life if you havent done it yourself . You have such a low view of me . You approached me , fucked me , and planned to leverage my pain against me . He flinched . Im only believing what Ive been shown . He worked his jaw . I … didnt plan to take you back to my room . I narrowed my eyes at him . No ? I had actually planned to get you to divorce Lucas because hes an idiot and beneath you . He trailed his fingers along my cheek and then swept a lock of hair behind my ear . The gesture was tender almost . And you were so sure that Id give up my seven years of marriage for you ? He smiled . After seeing Lucas with that woman at your party , I had a feeling that it was just a matter of time … Youre a woman who knows her worth and an alpha who wouldnt take that disrespect . He stood up straight , smiling down at me . And my apologies for making you think I was the same kind of man as your ex husband . Π I swallowed . His eyes were twinkling , but his voice was sincere . I accept your apology . Are we in agreement then ? I hesitated , then nodded . 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