ing to reverse his decision. I even tried running away from the palace to a distant place where no one was going to see

denly become too important? I had pondered over the question

war issues with the other kingdoms surrounding our borders, espec

ir threats, and in order to fight them, he need

d to create an alliance with the kingdom of Sidonnia-a very powerfu

my stepmother has supported any decision that

r younger ones, but she has cared less for her daughters. Her calmness these last few day

s gladly willing to give me off to him for a wife. Is that how much he

yself in the mirror. Irene and a few maids had spent hours

gold shoe to match. My hazel brown hair was sleeked backwards

e-up, glossy lipstick, and jewelries. Once th

told the maids. They all

eauty today was of no use since I was going to be married to a man outsid

raight then went to si

oks pale," Irene notic

" was my outburst as tears surrounde

at me speechless and looked a little worried. Although sh

umor that your soon-to-be h

elt a lump of emotion hanging on my chest. I wan

sed. It might be a plot by the enemies to tarnish the young king's image. But the

like his other wives that died, and no one knows

ne of the things most women often pray for, but I think my case is di

g to die," Irene said, as

me close to me

cess," she said softly, taking my hands in

out about things. I stared blankly at her whe