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…I’m not going to let him hurt you. I promise.”

“How can you make such a promise?” Rose shuddered, blue eyes haunted. “The man will be my husband in two days’ time. No one could protect me from Bertram, and no one can protect me now.”

Rand clutched her head between his hands and forced her to gaze into his eyes. His eyes blazed with conviction. “Listen to me. I know I failed you before, but I am going to make it right. I swear to you, Sir Golan will never have the opportunity to hurt you again.”

“Why should I believe your promises after you lied to me?”

“Because despite what you think, I care about you. I do not wish to see you forced to marry a man I now know is a danger to you.”

“What are you saying, Rand? Edward insists I marry; there is naught you or anyone can do to sway the king when he has decided upon a course.”

Rand took a deep breath. “I shall marry you instead.”