Judging by its name alone, this new ability raised some eyebrows. Ethan Lockwood silently summoned the Romance Map in his mind's eye, curious about its appearance. An intricate map gradually materialized in his consciousness. Labels marked the surrounding mountains, rivers, lakes, woodlands and settlements. But what dominated the landscape were numerous scarlet markers scattered like constellations. Focusing closer, he tapped the violet marker overlapping his position—Seraphina's likeness shimmered into view. Beside her image floated personal particulars in neat script. The pieces clicked together. This was essentially a matchmaking compass—highlighting potential wives in the vicinity worth courting. The violet designation likely meant he'd already won over this particular blossom

