Her husband refused to reply. And the longer Ren took, the more irritated the older man seemed to get. Sighing deeply, the prince muttered something about her husband bringing judgment down upon himself. “Ten thousand pounds,” he stated, “to the father alone.” His tone was that of a man who would take no argument.
Lia choked off a gasp, as her husband whispered in amazement, “What?”
“You heard me correctly, Caversham. Ten thousand pounds for the breach of promise to the father. Do that,” continued the regent, “and I will turn a blind eye to your irregular marriage.”
“Majesty,” Lia interjected, “there is nothing irregular about our marriage. I assure you that we were wed by a priest, in front of witnesses. We have the marriage license and approval of my only relative, my brother.”
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