The contract sits between us like a challenge.Thirty pages of legal language, binding clauses, and blank spaces waiting to be filled. I’m flipping through it while they watch me from opposite sides of the table, and the silence has weight to it. Anticipation.“First question,” I say, not looking up. “Where am I living for the next year?”“My estate,” Thane says immediately.“My manor,” Dareth says at the exact same time.I glance up. They’re already glaring at each other.“Gentlemen.” I set the contract down. “This is exactly what I meant about cooperation. I’m not spending twelve months being dragged between two properties like a piece of luggage you’re sharing.”“Neutral ground, then,” Thane says, still looking at Dareth like he’s considering murder.“Agreed,” Dareth replies, matching his tone.They both seem surprised they agreed on something.“There’s a property in the capital,” Thane continues, finally looking at me instead of his rival. “Three stories, fully staffed, neutral
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