POV
Cadmus
I walked into the meeting room, seeing Beta Reade standing near the window. I swear I saw a black blur run across when I entered. Beta Reade looked annoyed, but seeing me, he softened his expression.
“I take it you have your answer?” He asks, looking towards me. His hand resting on the windowsill.
“Yes. I agree with the marriage. On two conditions.” I pause, collecting my thoughts, and hold two of my fingers in the air to empathize with my point. He nods, so I continue.
“First, I need two years before the official marriage, I would like to meet and get to know her.” Beta Reade nods,
“Yes, that can be done.” With the way he agreed so easily, I mentally bash myself for picking such a short time.
“Second, I reserve the right to break the engagement if either of us find
