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.

the

of my neck as Leo

said, my voice coming out breathy. "I don't

words left in the air, I returned to the dining hall,

a couple of other girls. They all turned to look at me when I approached, and Cara gave me

want to join us?" She asked, glancing at her friends. "Have you

straight hair and glasses peeked up at me and gave me a

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

she's very

forcing a smile despite the amount of pain I felt deep in my

flawless red hair and bright green eyes gave me a curious look, but she didn't smile or say

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

right?" She asked, staring at me from head to toe. "That's an

see," she said, turning back around to

her eyes before looking

I said, trying to

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