“Kai! You can’t possibly be serious! Do you have any clue what this is going to do to the family reputation?” Mari was pacing around the woman nervously as the maids tailored her white dress. Kai simply batted her eyelashes, “DeMarion, this man has offered me more than what these other cowards have. The others can only offer me precious stones.. the luxuries.. things I’ve already got.” She smiled, “He- he offers me a chance to experience things!” Mari scowled, “Yeah! Experience death! Do you realize what danger you’re going to put yourself into? The man is going to be gone for days at a time! He can’t protect you like that- he-“ Mari whined and rubbed his head, “Miss Kai, I know you think that this is a wonderful idea- but please.. when I say this don’t take offense..” he grunted, “you’re not exactly.. capable.” Kai furiously turned her gaze to him, her mouth gaping, “I beg your pardon?” He huffed, “you heard me.. you’re not fit for.. the wilderness. Hell, you’ve never been outside of the city walls!”