“If there’s danger, then we face it together. Even if we die, at least we’ll have each other for company on the way to the afterlife,” Jemima said softly, smiling just a little.

Jared chuckled. “With me around, you’re not dying.”

He wasn’t worried. Deep down, Jared was calm. He knew full well wouldn’t die here. After all, if died, the story would end.

“You don’t like that pretty boy, huh?” Jared asked.

“Do I even need to say it?” Jemima rolled eyes. “Just looking at makes my stomach turn.”

She sighed and looked away. “But the Heavenfall Pavilion is powerful. If my family wants to form an alliance with them, I have no choice. Marriage is the only option.”

“You ever think about pushing back against that?” Jared asked.