Leo gripped the parchment with more force than necessary.
Does he really not want me to have more magic? Does Leo agree with the old traditions where only kings are powerful?
No. He wouldn’t think like that.
46
Happy
Damien stood at the edge of the river, seemingly lost in thought as he watched the steady flow of the water. Evelyn claimed a spot beside him.
“Are you here to yell at me about this morning?” he asked. “Because I would do it again. I probably will, at some point.”
Evelyn’s tone was light. “I know. I should’ve paid attention when Nicolas warned me about you.”
A crooked smile revealed Damien’s interest. “What did he say?”
“That you are a unique combination of kind and lethal.”
“Hmm. What doyouthink?”
She looked into his green eyes. “I think you’ve kissed my head and cut off someone else’s.”
“Does that bother you?”
“Not as much as it should.”
He frowned. “Evelyn?—”
“I told Leo about the spell,” she said to change the subject.
“Did you tell him Ritter sent it to you?”
“Yes, I promised you I would.”
“What did Leo say?”
“He’s okay with it because it’s what I want.”
Damien only stared at her.
His scrutiny gave Evelyn goosebumps. “What?”
“Can I ask you a question?”
“Yes…”
Damien hesitated. “Do you want to get married?”
Her brows drew together. “I want to be with Leo. I love him.”
“That’s not what I asked.”
“Yes. It is.”
“No, Evelyn. I know Leo iswhoyou want to marry. But do you actually want to get marriedtomorrow?”
“I don’t have a choice. Leo said we have to get married quickly. That’s why all the lords are still here.”
