Daniella's POV
Dominic and I returned to our room in silence, but my mind was a storm of emotions. Never in my life had I felt so diminished, so insulted. I had to prove my worth to be a man's partner? Was this some kind of medieval farce? Back in my world, women didn't need to endure tests of bloodline, status, or accomplishments to be deemed fit for love. Love was the only requirement.
In my world, in my life, I was an independent woman. A lawyer. Respected, successful, and free. The only thing I had ever needed to justify a relationship was love. So why should I bow down now? Why should I stoop to meet the ridiculous expectations of Alpha Jenson, to earn a role I didn't even ask for?