Chapter 1 — Ofiura's POV"My son finally has an heir."Helena said it the way she said everything, like she was reading a weather report. She didn't even look up from her tea. The morning light caught the diamonds on her fingers as she stirred, and for a second I thought I'd misheard her.I hadn't."I'm sorry?" I set my fork down. Three years at this breakfast table, and I still hadn't learned to eat in this house without bracing for something."Patricia is pregnant." Helena finally lifted her eyes to mine. Not cruel, exactly. Almost gentle. That was the worst part. "Six months along, the doctor says. Damon's assistant. I assume you remember her."I remembered her. Quiet, efficient, always two steps behind Damon with his coffee and his schedule and, apparently, his bed."That's not possible." My voice came out flatter than I expected. "The doctor told us Damon can't—""Can't he?" Helena's smile didn't move. "Because Patricia seems to be managing it just fine. Which makes me wonder, Of
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