“I will never be forced into an arranged marriage.” Each of his words is spoken with a fierce conviction. I tilt my head. “Even when it’s Serafina?” “Especially when it’s Fi.” His lips curl. “I wouldn’t ruin our friendship with some farce of a wedding our parents chose for us. But just because I’m not marrying her, that doesn’t mean you can step in. My warning still holds—stay away from her.” “You still think I’m that bad?”
