#Chapter 17: Irresistible

Iris & Arthur Iris “Who is Caleb?” Arthur sighs. “He’s Selina’s brother,” he says, sinking down into his chair. He looks more weary than he did a little while ago. I’m not surprised by that tidbit of information, though. Whoever Caleb is, he sounds as if he’s certainly in a position of power. If not in title, then at least in influence, being Arthur’s fiancee’s brother and all. “Don’t worry. I’ll handle it,” Arthur suddenly says with a wave of his hand. “You don’t need to do anything.” It seems like he’s dismissing me, so I rise from my seat. Arthur’s green eyes follow me. But then he says, “Just so you know, it may take some time.” “How much time?” “A few days, at least,” Arthur replies. “Caleb isn’t just Selina’s brother—he’s the supreme judge of Ordan.” I furrow my brow, considering. The supreme court of Ordan basically has more authority in the law than even the Alpha President. I find myself wondering for a moment how Arthur came to get engaged to