“To put it simply, I don’t hate her. In fact, I’ve grown rather fond of her.” Xaden explained, giving a slight shrug as he adjusted his stance.
His expression remained relatively composed, though there was a certain sincerity behind his words.
“You’ll have to keep a closer eye-
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The arrangement had been decided long before Xaden Riorson was given the courtesy of meeting the woman he was expected to marry.
A political alliance. That was what they called it, dressing up an agreement between two powerful families as something far-
the seating arranged nearby, though he made no immediate effort to sit.
“I suppose we’re expected to make a good first impression.” His eyes returned to hers. “I’ll spare you the pleasantries. I doubt either of us is particularly enthusiastic about being here.”
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