Chapter 142

Tessa's pov

My heart slams into my chest the second the council leader order reaches my ears.

Mark and claim Tessa Crest tonight.

So soon. Things were happening so soon.

Kaelen stiffened beside me as if he were afraid that the man's words frightened me and I'd run away. Even though my heart was ramming in my chest hard and quickly, I reach for his hand instead to reassure him that I will stand bes