Chapter 51

Third Person's POV

"Kaelen!"

Lady Ashwood's voice echoed down the marble corridor, sharp as a whip. Her son didn't turn. He simply strode away, the heavy doors of the manor shuddering behind him as they closed.

She glared after him, her chest rising with restrained fury. "Moon above, what sickness plagues that boy?" she muttered.

He had fought for this union, torn through court and council to clai