Chapter 83

Malcolm lingered with a question on his mind, his hand still dabbing at a sweaty forehead.

“What’s on your mind?” Liam inquired.

“Commander-in-Chief! In three days, I’ve arranged a gathering for the Drunham City elite to celebrate our new alliance with the Walker

family’s legacy and our successful partnerships. I have here a few exclusive invites and would be honored if you and your lady would join us.”

Liam skimmed over the embossed invitation in his grasp and

remarked, “Just set it down here. I’ll attend when I find the time.”

“Understood!”

invitation on the table, snapped to attention with a salute, and

stepped through the grand gates

begin to fade, his back clammy from sweat. The thought of how many sought an audience with the elusive King Pendragon. Here he was, holding an invite

within him.

room a testament to her fury. After composing

Celena’s past misdeeds?

back into the Stone family and be the town’s laughingstock once

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Celena returned, where would that leave

distress? I know you better than you think. Don’t worry. Even if Celena rejoins

took a casual sip from his teacup

this guy. Liam’s just a rookie fresh out of the service. The Cole family’s glory days are over, and now he’s just a nobody with empty pockets. Do you really think a guy with zero clout

“Is that so?”

it! Does that loser Liam think he can play soldier and then waltz back

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