The Forbidden Second Marriage.
Cassandra lifted her head, eyes swollen and shining.
“Drake wants to end our bond,” she said hoarsely. “He stayed with me only because his memory was lost. Now that it has returned, he says his heart belongs only to Elena. Will that not stain the brand?”
Apart from the false claim of saving Damian, this was the only crack others could bite into. Her rise had been built on the tale of love. A gentle romance admired by the public.
Damian reached forward and placed a tissue in her hand.
“Read carefully,” he said. “The terms are clear. Normal unions, separations, bonds, and broken promises are not counted, as long as you are not the one at fault.”