Kent nods. "That makes sense. But why not ask Marcus for help? He's even more powerful than I am, and the help he can give would be above board."
"Marcus is Charles's family now," I say with a shrug. "He can't truly help me, and I can't truly trust him."
"You could seduce him," Kent says. "Create a rift within the family."
"Absolutely not," I say automatically. "That's not who I am."
Kent looks skeptical. "Or is there maybe another reason?"
I look at him in surprise.
"Come on, Nicole. I saw the way you looked at him at the wedding reception," Kent says. "You have feelings for him. I just don't think you realize that yet."
Annoyance and self-consciousness crackle through my veins, and I scowl at Kent.
"That is none of your business," I snap in a whisper. "If you're going to poke int
