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The sacred choice. Clive's stomach churned at the thought. For generations, the First Choice had been a moment of pure freedom for young Rosarians of noble birth - the one time they could follow their hearts without consideration of duty or station. His father had told him how he'd chosen a young merchant's daughter, and how much that single night had meant to him. But now his mother sought to corrupt even that tradition, turning it into another political maneuver.
"Who would even dare accept, if I chose differently?" Clive pulled his sword free, examining the blunted edge to avoid Murdoch's knowing gaze. "My mother would make their life hell. No one would risk it."
"You might be surprised."