Bride (Bride, #1)

by Ali Hazelwood

“No need to sweat it.” “I’m not.” Literally. I barely own the necessary glands.

I briefly contemplate slamming my head against the keyboard.

“I’m going to take over Father’s seat on the council.” I must have misheard. “What?” “I’m going to take over Father’s seat on the council.” Nope, I heard correctly. “Did Father…die?” Owen tilts his head. “Do you think I would neglect to inform you if Father died? Actually, I could see myself doing that. No, Father is alive. But I am in disagreement with many of his decisions of late. Many. I think I could do better, and I decided to make a bid for his seat. I’d love your support.”

“You know what the punishment for high treason is?” He must, because I do, and I never know shit.

Mood.