Elena stared at her husband. Did he just say that their marriage was never meant to last?Of all the things Adrian Blackwood could have said on their wedding day, that had to be the worst. She had spent the morning being dressed like a princess, endured a ceremony with a man who looked ready for a funeral, and smiled at nobles who probably thought she was the luckiest woman in the kingdom. Now, barely an hour after becoming his wife, he was planning their separation.“Your Grace, if you intended to make me miserable, you could have saved us both the trouble and refused to marry me.”Adrian's eyes narrowed. “You believe I wanted this marriage?”“You certainly don't look happy about it.”“I had no choice.”“Who forced you?”“The Crown.”“Why would the King force you to marry me?”“That is none of your concern.” Adrian leaned back. “You will live at Blackwood Estate, fulfill your duties as my duchess, and stay out of my affairs. In return, you will have money, servants, protection, and a
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