"You… you did?" Mikey's eyes widened, shock flashing across her features. "You knew they were going to merge the factions?"
"No." He set the mug down with a soft clink. "I want them to merge the factions. Magnus and Arden were bound to discuss it once their mutual ally was gone. Sutton may have been good enough to do whatever they wanted but he wasn't strong enough for what's coming."
He leaned back in his chair, his expression unreadable as the dim light traced the curve of his jaw. "Our engagement was only meant to tighten ties between our factions. But once they merge…" His lips curved slightly, the hint of a smirk ghosting over his face. "the union becomes unnecessary. Null. No longer compulsory."
