“First, by exchanging those two beasts for you. Then, by pretending to threaten your life if His Majesty doesn’t annul your marriage—” Only an unconsummated marriage could be annulled in Silen, but she’d keep that tidbit to herself. “—and once he does, encouraging you to wed the man of your choice.” Veron. Veron. Forever and always Veron. “And I assume by that you mean yourself?” His mouth curled in a seductive smile. “The notion didn’t seem to displease you the evening of the masquerade.” “I assure you, I was contemplating a far cruder notion.” “And found me to be a pleasing option.” Until
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