“Are you out of your mind?!” Ermes beat me to the outburst that was already clawing up my throat. “How in the hell is that supposed to help anything?! The King would have to approve the relationship, and we all know that’s not happening!”
“It will,” Fosco replied, calm but firm. “Because Gualtiero Pirozzi will see Domitilla as Gosto’s vulnerability and anything that makes Gosto vulnerable is a win in Gualtiero’s eyes.”
Amanda lifted a hand, unbothered. “I vote for the marking. It can be... quite enjoyable,” she said with a wink aimed at me. Despite being seated, my knees nearly buckled under me.
“You’re both insane!” Ermes snapped, stepping forward to stand between Amanda and Gosto. “I say we move Domitilla out of the mansion. The mountain cottage, perhaps? Leandro can protect her there
