---POV Damon--- “Any objections?” Allen called. “I have plenty!” Salis shouted. “Enough. We appreciate the fight to stick with us until the end, Salis. But we cannot be murderous with ill intent. I’m sure my grandson agrees with me.” Gramps called, shutting down the fight before it started. I sighed heavily and nodded. “Rosie and I agree with the punishment.” I growled irritably. Allen smiled ruefully, and I could tell he knew he had trapped us in a place of no return. Our rise to power is no secret. Neither is our unyielding need to find a common ground between the people and royalty. We don’t want to be dictators. “Now, regarding your…mate. Rosemarie Anders. We will not recognize her as the next crown princess for the safety of our kingdom. We will not condone a rogue to be princ

