Redsand Canyon And I can't help it it's the way I'm wired

Cue a blank, poleaxed face. 

So. . .you're married to Germanicus now? Killdeer asked, cocking his head.

It wasn't as if he was disappointed. God, he ought to be pleased. Let alone the fact that they were shacked up, Fennec had secured herself a prime position in Mereo. And it could help him, too.

No, I. . . Killdeer paused and swallowed, then smiled, faintly. I think that's good. But Mom. . .are you happy?

Because no matter what, he wanted her to be happy.

He wanted his family to be happy.

And he was naive enough that the political aspect of this union flew in the face of happiness—like could it be both? He didn't think so.

But maybe. . .