Chapter 81

LEONE

Grandfather stood in front of my desk, his hands clasped behind his back. His expression was carved from stone.

I knew that look. It meant trouble.

"The elders are growing impatient," he stated, his voice cold as usual

"Let them wait."

"They have waited long enough. It has been months since your marriage. Seraphina must be presented to them. She must be properly introduced to the council and the elite families."

I leaned back in my chair, fighting the urge to argue. ...