You being in the Vessalius Dukedom brought on many problems. Not only would both of you be dishonored in your families, but you were just forbidden from interacting romantically.

Maybe it was less of a deal that he made it out to be. Since Elliot didn’t know if you even reciprocated his feelings, but he couldn’t shake the fear of what would become of him if his kin found out that the person he desired with all his heart was his supposed blood-sworn enemy.