Knox’s POV
“I can’t believe Father’s pulling me from the project to stay here and entertain Aira for a few weeks,” I growled to Aaron as we left my office. “Just as we were starting to make real progress.”
“I get the impression he thinks building a good relationship with Winter Harvest is more important,” Aaron observed.
I glowered at him. “Whose side are you on?”
“Always yours, Knox. Even when you’re not being smart,” Aaron replied archly.
“Not being smart?” I echoed, incensed.
“Oh look, there’s her carriage. I’ll see you later, Knox,” Aaron said and quickly walked away.
“You’re going to explain that later!” I called after him.
My family was all fanned out on the steps leading up to the castle from the courtyard. River was looking at me, trying to keep his composure as he bit back
