Count Vendrick seeing how upset Marcus had become over the marriage proposal he had put forth, backed down immediately.
"Excuse me, it seems that was out of line. I had heard that you refused any such talks of marriage, but it seems that you dislike the idea more than I could have guessed. Please feel free to disregard what I said. It is of no consequence."
His smile returning, Marcus was happy that the viceroy did not push the issue any further, as he had no intention of ever getting married as Irene.
'I already have a fiancée I am in love with. I certainly would not want to have to juggle two partners. Especially if one was a guy.'
With any talks of marriage now thrown out, some of the viceroy's servants began preparing some light refreshments for a quick celebration while the magical contract was being written up.
