Mia’s breath hammered in her chest as Adrian’s words sank in. A marriage contract? Viktor taking the company? It was too much—too fast.
Liam’s hand curled protectively around her wrist. His eyes burned into Adrian’s. “You knew about this, and you didn’t say anything?”
Adrian’s mouth curled faintly. “You’re assuming I was obligated to tell you.”
Dain’s gaze sharpened. His blade flashed beneath the dim light. “Then why say it now?”
Adrian’s mouth curved. His gaze flicked toward Mia. “Because now it matters.”
Mia’s chest tightened painfully. Her hand curled toward her side. “I’m not marrying anyone.”
“Then you’d better be ready for a war,” Adrian said coldly.
Dain’s gaze darkened. His hand slid toward his knife. “Viktor won’t sit back and wait. He’ll make the first move.”
“And what ma
