Whispers at the Altar

Cassian POV

Cassian met her gaze evenly. “Mother. Not tonight.”

She ignored him, turning slightly toward the guests. “My eldest son abandoned his duties to chase ghosts with criminals. And now my second son stands here, binding himself in marriage while the throne sits empty and the Manticore sharpens its claws at our borders.” Her eyes flicked to Enzo with thinly veiled disapproval. “A fine union