"But you're practically avoiding me," Ash said with a bit of irritation in his voice, "I'm supposed to be marrying your friend and you cut me off." He knew exactly why but yes, he was trying to get her to tell him. She was probably going to avoid it, but Ash would be damned if he didn't get any indication from Lyra as to what was going on in that head of hers. Sure, he made guesses and could derive answers from reactions, but he wanted her to just say something.
It was easier that way and he didn't have to look at crossed out text or look her over all the time. "And what happens if Bella and I are married and we don't love each other. We do our duty to our families but there isn't a love there. Arranged doesn't mean eventual love. Arranged just means the best possible combination for future pureblooded children."