The Unlovely Bride (Brides of Karadok, #2)

by Alice Coldbreath

“What’s the difference with me?” he asked bluntly. “My reason for wedding you would be no less mercenary.” “But you are quite pitiless, my lord, are you not?” she said simply. “You will not be kind, and I need not feel guilty about you making any kind of sacrifice on my behalf. I have no doubt you would lead whatever woman you married a dog’s life.”