"I met him at one of Brevic mercenary camps. He noticed me among some others and got it into his head that I h

"I met him at one of Brevic mercenary camps. He noticed me among some others and got it into his head that I had to be... conquered. Like some prize, or an honorary trophy. In two days the whole camp knew I was his intended, and would surely belong to him — just give him time." Valerie grinds her teeth. "And this wasn't the only smug scoundrel life has thrown at me. Supposedly gallant gentlemen who expect only one thing of a woman — to be obedient. And inarticulate."