He glanced around the three witches, realizing he was vastly outnumbered and that any wrong move could make things worse. There was an awkward silence, each person waiting for him to respond. He could feel the weight of their gazes on him, making it abundantly clear that he was expected to say or do something.
Taking a deep breath, he faced Vidalia, hoping to appeal to her sense of reason.
"Vidalia. While I deeply regret any discomfort I may have caused, I think it's important we handle this with a clear mind. Marriage is not something to be entered lightly, and I'm certain that given time, you'll see this for what it truly was—an innocent mistake."
He said those words without a shred of sincerity. All he wanted was for the whole affair to end so they could invade the village and beat Cassandra.
