Meaning, he was not lying.
I crossed my arms, forcing my posture to relax even though every muscle felt wired to snap. “You talk like she’s some prize you’re politely asking to bid on. Haven’t you realized Leticia is only an orphan?”
“Kayden!” My father yelled.
“An orphan who was nothing to offer, I doubt your father agrees with this decision.”
Kartein smirked this time. “That should be my problem, not yours.”
I flinched; he was right about that.
“Then I can’t object. If you want to court her, do it. She’ll probably spit in your face before you can even say hi.”
His smirk widened. “That’s precisely why I’m interested.”
Of course it was.
She had a way of getting on everyone’s nerves, but because she was cute, she—
CUTE?! WHAT AM I THINKING NOW?!!
I met his eyes. Kartein wa
