Romina was still convinced River had done it on purpose.

River fired back, "You think you're a weak woman? When you're drunk, you're a beast. If you don't believe me, go call Maddox. He saw the whole thing-watched you come after me without lifting a finger."

Romina had no response.

She turned to her family, searching their faces for some sign of support.

"Romina..." Donovan sighed. "River's telling the truth. He brought you home last night, just like this. Maddox called me, I questioned him, and he confirmed it-you went after River."

squeezed her eyes

crawl under a rock and never

Serenity cleared her throat and stepped in. "Romina, River has always kept himself clean- no scandals, a good reputation. Last night, you crossed a line. Everyone knows. You ruined his name. So we

Seren! I was drunk—I wasn't thinking straight. I can clarify things to the public, issue a public apology, and I'll pay for any

pay. But marry River? No way! We're not even dating. There's no love between

compensation. But a marriage between two people with no feelings? That's not right.

Lafond nodded

Lafond remained silent, his eyes shifting between his granddaughter

was something more to this. Could it be that after years of bickering, River had

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