“Let it be known,” Roman bellowed for those around them to hear, “I have only ever loved Violet Maekin, your future queen. Any woman who says differently will be considered a traitor to the crown. I’ll not have anyone disrespect my mate with falsehoods.” He looked Violet dead in the eyes when he added, “If anyone mentions what I said about my mate in that letter, I will mount your head above my mantle.”
