The Hockey Captain’s Unwanted Wife (Blair and Grayson) novel Chapter 173

Chapter 173

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The announcement happened anyway. Despite all of us trying to stop the wedding.

Nothing had worked. Yet.

We were working on it. In the meantime we had to pretend we were going along with everything.

The Shaw house was full of flowers, food and cameras.

Ivy was there.

I was properly introduced this time. She was a quiet, pretty girl.

She said hello with a soft, shy smile. I could tell there was something between them. Her and Nico. I didn’t need to be a genius to see it.

She was their adopted sister. Which wouldn’t exactly make it weird. Though, I could see how anything between the two of them could make things awkward for the Shaw family.

Nico was not his usual annoying self around her. No stupid jokes. No grinning at my expense. He went serious. Protective. He poured her water before she asked. He blocked a cousin who stood too close. When his father started talking about alliances, Nico’s eyes went to Ivy first, not to me.

Then we all gathered for the speeches around a large table. I sat next to Roman, ignoring the glare from my father. And Nico also chose to sit next to Ivy.

William Monroe stood with a glass and made his speech. I felt sick.

He mentioned that it was a good match and that our families were already joined through Blair and Grayson.

I kept my face still. But under the table, Roman’s hand parted my knees.

I almost dropped my water.

He pulled my underwear down like the room was empty.

I stared at the floral centerpiece and tried not to make a sound while my father talked about photographs and dinners and all the fun stuff he had planned.

“This union,” Dad said with a bright smile, “represents success and stability. Two powerful families joining for a second time.”

Roman’s fingers slid higher. I bit the inside of my cheek. Ethan was two seats down, nodding like a man who still thought this was about reputation.

Nico was across from me looking like he wanted to be in Monaco, or under the table, or anywhere but here. Ivy watched her plate like she was in pain.

“And Nico,” Dad continued, “has the discipline of a champion and the character of a Shaw. He will make a

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great son-in-law, just like his very successful brother.”

co’s smile was forced as everyone in the room turned to look at him.

Roman chose that exact second to press two fingers into me and I had to turn a gasp into a cough.

Blair glanced over. I drank water as if it could save me.

“Olivia,” Dad said, and I wanted the floor to open, “has always been a wonderful daughter. She will make an even better wife.”

Roman’s fingers started pumping inside me.

I grabbed his wrist.

He did not stop. Faster. Faster. Harder.

My father said honor and Roman rubbed my clit with his thumb like honor was a joke.

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