His own father and mother had a political marriage, which was how he and his siblings were born.
They treated each other with the courtesy of guests.
There was nothing wrong with it, really. To outsiders, they were a happy couple. It was just...
Miles Sherman's mood soured, but he didn't let it show on his face.
Perhaps, with time, he could learn to accept his fate willingly.
"Which family is she from?" Aaron Xavier stroked his chin, unable to resist asking. There were only a handful of Omegas of marriageable age in their circle.
Miles Sherman had no desire to continue this conversation with Aaron Xavier. He turned away. "I'm heading back."
Aaron Xavier could tell Miles Sherman didn't want to discuss it. And who could blame him? Being forced to marry an Omega he had absolutely no interest in couldn't possibly feel good.
Just imagining himself in that situation was enough to make him sick to his stomach.
