“It doesn’t help that he only married me to secure his inheritance.” Even though things feel like they’ve changed now, that thought still stings. Bash chokes, and it takes him several seconds to recover before he looks at me with wide eyes. “You still believe that? I just thought by now you’d know.” “Know what?” I’m still only half paying attention, not wanting to miss a bid. “That yes, every heir was married, but they’d never been made to. Pure coincidence. Damon basically dragged our grandfather out to make the announcement so he’d be able to marry you.” “What?” My face snaps to his. “That
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