_Author’s POV_ But Amara knew better than to challenge Mathias’s authority, so she reluctantly accepted her fate. Thomas, who had been quietly watching the family drama, spoke up. “Uncle Mathias, this Miss Feymere you are talking about, is she the one who was once married to my cousin?” Having been abroad for so long, he had lost touch with the family and was only vaguely aware of Calden’s past marriage and subsequent divorce. Mathias nodded. “Yes, she is. In fact, I think you should meet her. Why don’t you come with us to dinner tomorrow?” Calden’s eyebrows furrowed in surprise. Thomas was going too? What for? Calden soon dismissed the thought, looking forward to the upcoming meeting with Zarelle. Upon learning about the dinner with the Ashmoors, Zarelle felt a mix

