Gaius pulled them to a halt. “To put it plainly, Agatha, Prince Grimm has worked with incredible diligence to uphold his”—he broke off, head tilting to one side—“reputation. This marriage undermines that considerably.” “You mean to tell me your prince has worked with diligence to be a pompous arse?” She expected him to snort, or deny it, but Lord Gaius remained sober and stone-faced. “Yes.”
