The Duke's Unwanted Wife
“This land now belongs to me. I could simply kick you out of your homes and bring better miners or dwarves to harvest the Mythril ores in the mountain. I don’t think you can question my authenticity. If we have a deal, then I want you to append your fingerprints on the document Count Brenn is holding.
When Natalia said his name, the men visibly flinched. The man smiled and held the document forward, patiently waiting for them to put their fingerprints. Using a small knife, they cut their thumbs and put their bloody fingertips on the document. When the last fingerprint went on it, a black circle appeared on the paper. Now, it was official.
“By tomorrow, the mines would be fixed. Bring all the