Chapter 5

I took a deep breath, forcing the chaotic thoughts back down. When I returned to the room, my father was asleep. I gently tucked him in, relieved his condition had finally stabilized. Calming down, I began to question my impulsive decision to propose an alliance marriage with Ethan. Ethan was the current Alpha of Crimsonmoon, from the prestigious Fisher family. Such an alliance should have been an honor—if one ignored the awkward distance that had grown between us over the years. I sat on the chair beside the bed, unconsciously stroking the back of my father's hand. If Ethan had been pressured by his family into agreeing to this marriage, if he was inwardly resistant... wouldn't I be repeating the same mistake? Just like Glen had done to me, starting a relationship based on lies and deception. On the afternoon of the third day, confirming my father was truly out of danger, I decided to visit the Fisher manor again. I needed to see Ethan and ask him directly about his true feel