However, when River Larkin heard this, his expression instantly soured.
Apologize?
And kneel?
'Apologizing is one thing. A real man knows when to bend and when to stand tall. A verbal apology is nothing. I could just endure it and move on.'
'As long as I survive today, there'll be plenty of chances for revenge later.'
'He could see it now. This Boss Saint was genuinely infatuated with Stella Sterling. To win her over, he was humbling himself to an incredible degree.'
'But in his opinion, it wouldn't last.'
'When a man is infatuated, he'll do anything for the woman he desires. But that feeling has an expiration date. Once the passion fades, the person he once cherished becomes utterly worthless.'
'Once that novelty wears off, will he still care so much about Stella Sterling?'
'Of course not!'
'But my own situation is different. I'm about to marry Selene Larkin, and Selene is Miles Sanctus's adopted sister. That relationship is special—siblings are for life!'
