Chapter 4

Edward's words dropped like a bomb, and the hallway went so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Michael was the first to react. He stepped forward, shielding me even more, his fists clenched so tight the veins on his hands were popping. "Edward, don't act like you're the good guy here. Now that Sophia's pregnant, you think you can just tie her down with marriage? The Linley family might not be as powerful as yours, but we're not just some pawns for you to mess with."

Ryan, Michael's best friend, frowned, too. He didn't say a word, just…