Ethan’s POV

“We’ll need to figure out which of the Denali Islands may be used by our enemies,” I said, meeting with James and Talon in private.

“Ethan, how are you going to do this? Romero may be cunning, but he’s not stupid,” James asked.

I turned to the King with a smirk. “Your Majesty, didn’t you want me to marry Madalynn? I will—in one month.”

James stroked his chin, as if trying to understand my true intentions. “Very well. I’ll have the announcement out this ...