Thomas and Elodie—the former king and queen—had been in a union for appearances which was devoid of love or respect. They existed for the sake of the marriage and declared it void when no one was looking. Their individual and combined actions had destroyed the existence of their marriage and almost impaired the life of their son.
Lady Gwen saw to it now that he was not.
Brand's hand moved to touch the faded scar on his neck—Alexander's first gift to him, as he oft would call it.
Lady Wilmot had told him of the story, and he remembered it well.
