Silver's POV

I didn't know I could feel as bad as I did just now. My heart ached so much I thought it was going to explode from my chest. I stood at the doorway, staring at it with my mouth hanging open and tears in my eyes. I stood there until my legs could hardly hold me up any longer. I leaned against the wall, trying desperately not to fall over.

Their voice grew quiet and difficult to hear.

What were they saying that required such hushed voices?

A part of me wanted to barge right into his office and find out.

But another part of me, the rational part, kept reminding me that I had no right to be upset. Elliot made it perfectly clear that this was a marriage of convenience. It was a contract and nothing more. I shouldn't have been surprised that it would turn out like this.

Shirley was beautiful and obviously, Elliot was very fond of her.

"Mrs. Crown. Why are you standing outside of the Alpha's office?" A voice behind me brought me out of my stooper.

I turned to see Beta Leo approaching. I realized how ridiculous I looked and the voices inside the office stopped immediately upon hearing Beta Leo.

"Oh, uh. I was just leaving," I told him, and I quickly hurried around him.

you need the Alpha

neck as Leo stared at me. But I wouldn't dare turn around

my voice coming out breathy. "I don't need

returned to the dining hall, trying desperately to forget about what

of the tables along with a couple of other girls. They all turned to look at me when I approached, and

asked, glancing at her friends. "Have you met the

dark straight hair and glasses

"H...hello..." she stammered.

introduced. "She's the shy one and quiet but she's very witty. She's been my best friend for as long

smile despite the amount of

gave me a curious look, but she didn't smile or

best friend," Cara said. "She's the one who keeps us

to toe. "That's an interesting name." "My mother

see," she said, turning back around to continue eating

Cara said, rolling her eyes before looking at me.

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