“I’ll come down later. I have no official place here. I can’t be in the receiving line.” His expression hardens. “You’re Beta Sinta’s future wife. I think that’s official enough.” My mind blanks in shock. Then I sputter, “E-excuse me? When did you decide that?” His eyes turn wary. “What did you think I was going to do with you? Sully you and watch my illegitimate children run around the castle?”
