ent. Her mother hadn't mentioned this in h

he had arrived if her mo

her had forgott

Damon Hawke's reputation to be thoughtful

she was more than exhausted.

she could refuse anywa

d the call, and dragged her

aybach with heavily tinted window

arrival, Harry step

-tailored gray suit. His demeanour was calm-neither overly

mediately handed he

ed the rear passenger door and gestu

om the car and washed over her while carrying a r

t what caught

ce of the striking man wh

amon Hawke before, she recog

silk shirt with the top two buttons undone, revealing his strong neck and defi

e felt as though the air had

culously ha

had ever seen. His thin lips were pressed together, and although his

His calm voice w

earing her name fall from his

awke to come personally. "N-Ye

on her before slowly sweepi

e, Rae clasped her hands together, her fin

ng your ID card?" Then h

relief. "Yes. I broug

h her mind, causing her to freeze

head to toe before asking wheth

me they met? A chill ran down her spine. Cou

her identity? Was that the re

and slightly raised a bro

slightly, and she let o

into the car, making sure to sit

few words, somehow it felt as thoug

returning to the driver's sea

n quietly watching the scenery outsid

Blackwood Pack for years, she still

kwood residence. Nor was it th

rds Damon. His

than ever. His chest rose and fell steadily, an

ed her gaze away and quietly asked Ha

ened his eyes.

" Rae repeated

"The Marriag

and Lockwood families has already been finalized. The marriage ce

unable to speak. No wonder he

agreed to substitute for Elena, the pr

r her arrival before heading st

ening it again. "But... I only

now you don't want this marriage. That's

widened in

in poor health. She wants to see me married before anything happens to h

r hands, overwhelmed by ev

she finally looked up.

ded on her once more, s

s, he answered calml

ae fell silent.

hly allowance of $500,000. When it's over, y

hitched. One of the most ex

incredibly generous offer. So generous th

Rae knew nothing in this

ad. She stuttered, "Um... during our agreement, wil