“But it’s what he wants, Ane. We can buy your peace.”

“For now, Gabe. He’ll just keep coming back for more, and it’ll snowball.”

“Where’s the divorce at?”

“In progress.”

“I can try to speed it up. I know a judge.”

“When it gets close to being finalized, Rowan will refuse to sign. Not for me or Rarith—for the status of being tied to a Clifford. He knows it opens doors.”

I ran my fingers through my hair, worried. “I’ve got enough money to pay Rowan off, ...