

Gelmere was meant for war, and like so many in the kingdom, did not adjust well to peace-but they all would, or else. It, and the city, hadn't been built with comfort in mind, and though they had undergone extensive renovations when the castle had been made the royal seat, there was only so much that could be done. Not like the old castle ever really got warm. He also limited the number of rugs in his suite, even if it meant the room was chillier. Such a noise would never have been tolerated by his father, but Morrin preferred to hear when people were coming.


He was just contemplating strangling his tax minister when he heard the creak of the main door to his chambers. He had piles of notes to review for his meetings the next day, the drafts of various contracts and other agreements, and a lengthy revision to a tax law. When he'd read the letter twice through, he finally set it aside with a sigh and went back to work. It also promised they'd be visiting soon, which was Morrin's favorite part. It was mostly full of comments on his children, with a few stray anecdotes about his spouse, and the gallery Morrin had bought Istari as a wedding present. Morrin smiled as he read over a letter from his brother, Istari. To the aromantics Blood and Marriage Book 2.5 of Unbreakable Soldiers Any resemblance to actual people, places, or events is coincidental. This book is a work of fiction and all names, characters, places, and incidents are fictional or used fictitiously.

No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission of the publisher, except for the purpose of reviews. But he didn't expect them to suggest the blandest princess in the castle.Īll rights reserved. The very last thing he wants is to upset the balance by taking a wife, but his friends are right in that seeing him married will go a long way toward repairing the damage caused by his war-mongering, tyrant father. No odious brothers, no abusive father, no cowardly mother. It may not be a conventional family, consisting of his closest friends, his brother Istari, and Istari's spouse and children, but it's one he loves and is proud of. Morrin has waited a long time to claim his throne, and even longer to have a real family.
