Chapter 90. The Ultimate Player (Divide and Conquer) (3)

“You did hear what I said, right? She has her own stipulation Troy. This marriage is part of the deal,” said Keira.

That’s what it was when they first talked about getting married. A deal. But Troy was in love with Aria now. He wanted her more than he wanted the wars to stop. More than he wanted to liberate Warlanda. He was drowning in her, couldn’t stop it, had to be her, but not until she came to him this time. On her own. Without some crisis forcing her hand.

Aria kissed Aaron’s cheek and said, “I’m sorry it’s not you, I really am, but I’m not sorry it’s him and that’s why it just has to be him. Forgive me for breaking your heart a second time.”

Troy saw the frown leave her face, her hand let go of Aaron’s and he finally let go of Keira. He was absolutely terrified, but she’d walked away. All he could do was hope that it was to come for him, to him, to stay with him.

“Now you can go.”

He was standing by the piano, watching her move through the room,