“That is a president that father set forth. I do not agree with it. I may leave it to honor him. But it does not mean I will act upon it. I have accepted your proposal for the mating to Viola or my fated mate, should I find her. I will not budge on offering up one of my men for whatever little ploy is happening here.”

Victoria nods. “Very well. No need to have a tantrum. I’ll be heading back to the territory in a few days.”

Lucian relaxes slightly. He’s ready to be out of here. “When do we leave?”

“No, no. I will be going. You are to remain here and get to know your new ally and mate. I will return for the ball, but there are a few matters that I need to take care of at home first.”

He sighs. Of course she wants him to stay here. He doesn’t even bother arguing with her. He knows it’ll get him nowhere. Instead, he picks the reports back up and starts reading them again.

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