His eyebrows furrowed as he tried to comprehend Kelissa’s goal. “So, this master plan of yours is for me to claim Lucianne so that you’d be free to steal the King?”

It was Kelissa’s turn to roll her eyes. “No, your Grace. The plan is for me to steal the King first, and when the wolf’s heart breaks, you’ll be there to sweep her off her feet.”

“I’m rather worried about the competencies of your other advisers, Kylton. Has no one told you how far-fetched your plan sounds? Have you seen how my cousin looks at the wolf? Even a blind creature would know he’s dead set on making her...