“There’s something else we should discuss,” I said after taking another deep pull of my brandy. “The little fact that your sister is one of my suitors.” Her gaze narrowed. “If it will create a rift between you, you may take her place.” Her attention was frozen to me, a look of horror slowly spreading across her face. Another punch to my ego. Or maybe she was just surprised. I decided to pull the bandage off completely, laying it all out there. “We suit well enough physically. And we’re bound by oath now. It makes sense to see how this plays out.” I downed the last of my brandy, relishing the
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