Holm had heard such names before in the form of dropped hints. He stood. “Speaking of alliances, I trust that this appointment with the matchmaker didn’t also include an alliance.”
“It’s a straight gilt payment,” his father gritted.
“Good.” Holm went to his mother and lifted her free hand to his lips. “I will follow your wishes in this.” But he didn’t smile at her like he generally did.
He’d go to the matchmaker. Better to keep his parents in the dark about his mate. A situation they didn’t know about, they couldn’t meddle in. He’d have to move quickly now. “I trust you will be satisfied with my choice of a wife.”
They wouldn’t.
He squeezed his Mamá’s hand and dropped it, then left.
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