He followed her to the new Wintertooth, then to the Forest of the Strays. The marriage plan was technically still on the table, but with security tighter than a miser's purse, Kaan had to wonder if he could even look at the royal palace without someone throwing a spear at him.
Judging by the king's ever-growing paranoia, it wouldn't be shocking if King Valentin had already drafted an entire list of creative excuses to keep him out.
Forcing his way in was always an option—but one that would raise too many questions. His marriage proposal to Riona, delivered through the king, remained in limbo. His offer of unification had been flatly rejected. What other reason could he present to gain entry?
