The Marriage Decree

NOLAN’S POV

For a second, I thought I had misheard him. “My what?” The words slipped out before I could stop them. On the other end of the line, my father didn’t hesitate.

“Your marriage.” The word hit like a punch to the chest. I froze against the side of the car like I had just heard the cry of a ghost.

“What are you talking about?” I demanded, pushing myself upright. My voice sharpened despite