“Some among us do not find mortals beautiful. In fact, some of you might swear that Jude is unlovely.” For a moment, I wonder if he wants me to be furious enough to order him to stop and reveal our bargain to the Court. But no, it’s only that with my heart thundering in my head, I can barely think. “But I believe it is only that her beauty is… unique.” Cardan pauses for more laughter from the crowd, greater jeering. “Excruciating. Alarming. Distressing.”
This is the most romantic thing I’ve ever read ahahaaha
