As far as Marcus is concerned, you’re far off better without his brother.

He despised his brother for neglecting a gem such as you, and he wasn't surprised that you canceled the engagement. To be fair, if Magnus hadn’t neglected you, Marcus wouldn’t have been able to have his chance to be with you.

"How have you been faring?" He asks with a gentle smile as the two of you sat next together alone in the lounge room of the palace, paying no mind to the ballroom celebration outside.