Chapitre 196: Chapter 196: Holy Matrimony

Even Gram fell silent at that. I was so shocked it took me a long moment to say anything. And what did come out was pretty succinct.

"What?"

Odette's smile told me I'd made her very happy. "Consider it," she said. "Our two families, entwined again. You do know my dear cousin Ivan was your grandfather?"

I had a shuddering moment when I realized I was related to Quaid. Sorta. Distantly. Still.

"On my father's side," Odette smiled. "Twice removed." Which meant no cousins for Quaid and me after all. Phew.

And why was I worried about that exactly?

After all, I wasn't actually taking her seriously was I? Until it struck me. Opportunity was knocking and I was more than happy to open the door and let it stroll inside.

I could tell from Gram's feelings of approval she was thinking the same thing.

"What about Ameline?" I found myself blushing and didn't try to fight it. Best to let Odette think she had me. "Won't she be disappointed?"