“You’re damn right it won’t.”
“I’m new to all this,” he admitted, voice quiet. “This is literally my first relationship, Nevara.”
I narrowed my eyes, let the moment linger in silence, then finally gave a single slow nod. “Fine. I’ll forgive you this once.”
He grinned, leaned in, and hugged me tightly. I felt the tension in his chest as he pulled me closer, his lips brushing my cheek before sliding to my mouth.
“Today’s a big day,” he murmured, kissing me again. “Guests are arriving throughout the afternoon. The engagement party’s tonight.”
I groaned, pulling back just enough to scowl up at him. “And you better make damn sure that b***h doesn’t show up.”
He blinked. “Nevara—”
“I mean it, Thoren. I don’t care what you do with her—lock her in her room, sedate her with chamomile tea and
