Balla

bblestones a counterpoint to the storm raging inside me. She was huddled in the corner,

n was sc

rney. It howled at the insult. A bunch of pathetic,

e beast leashed, to stop myself from turning the carriage

utlet for the killing intent that still thrummed through my veins. I was already ca

d but her gaze shockingly firm. "Lord Ball

d a small, glowing crystal from her p

Jordan, arrogant and cold, shimmered into existence in the c

o to the Carney estate at once!" Alaric'

ost imperceptible tremor. But

cold as ice. "I will not. From this day for

nce for a beat. Then his face contorted with rage. "You dare

ddison shot back, her voice unwavering. "I will n

ou won't get a single coin from this family! Your positio

I saw the flicker of panic in her eyes before she s

simply cut the connection. The light from the crysta

d the ties. She had burned her

n with a will of forged steel. My dragon p

ustion and grim determination. "Lord Ballard, I am

Our marriage is a political alliance. I will not have you m

he thought I, a simple border lord, wou

rying to

before I could stop it. It s

me, her brow fur

ace between us. I used the back of my fingers to g

gid. She was like a sta

possibly understand. "Lady Jordan," I said, my gaze holding hers. "You must rem

ting the words sink in. "

are

l, intelligent eyes wide with confu

eady decided the fat