"Well, that works for me."

Zayden Cole found a seat and happily dug into the food. After all, this was the first time he’d ever been to a banquet of this level—he might as well enjoy it.

Aurora Jones elbowed Mason Jackson, her voice sharp.

"Are you out of your mind? Why the hell are you making it seem like we’re actually getting married?"

Mason leaned in slightly, his expression calm.

"We already agreed to get married. The only reason we didn’t was ...