“Because you haven’t named anyone I want. I told you, I need someone who can stand beside me in this family, who will lead with grace and confidence. There’s only one woman who can do that, and she’s not on your ridiculous list.” She stands tall, hands on her hips, like an adorable, pissed-off pixie, and lets out a sharp breath. “If you already have someone, why didn’t you just say that?” Her voice drops lower, almost strained, and my heart twitches in my chest. “Who is she so I can book some public dates for you.” “You,” I say and marvel at the way her eyes go wide. “W-What?” She shakes her
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