-Laelia-
Arrogant. Proud. Snob. Disgusting. Take your pick—he fit them all. I had rolled my eyes so many times, I was surprised they hadn’t fallen out of my skull as I watched my future husband arrive. He and his family came in a blue and gold carriage with curtains drawn tight, ensuring the public couldn’t get a glimpse of them, and they wouldn’t have to see the public either.
As they stepped out of the carriage with the help of the driver, it was immediately clear where Aaron Keplin had inherited his traits. His parents were just the same: noses high in the air, even in front of the king.
They stood together as a pair, but there was nothing but coldness between them. It was obvious theirs wasn’t a happy marriage. They looked like they barely tolerated each other’s presence. I would
