Through clenched teeth, Vienna replied, "I am not from Lochinver, Your Highness. And I cannot marry you."
"I understand your position, but... that is not the ball I am referring to." Damien arched an eyebrow. "In this case, the ball in question means 'staying alive.' Let us focus on that, shall we?" he said.
Vienna's hand went unintentionally to her throat.
Damien leaned closer. "It would be best if we forgot about the cannot's of the world, my lady. Think about how you came to the kingdom in the first place. Cannot's do not apply here. And if you have to marry me to stay alive, marry me you will."
They looked at each other for a moment and a strange feeling passed over her. It was like Deja vu (having experienced the same feeling previously) but stronger. 'He knows where I am from and
