. However, his attention wavered as one of the courtiers droned on about a subject he struggled t

ith her unwavering refusal. A bold act, considering that defying the King could

conversation from noon yesterday echoed in

etched on, pushing him to his limit. The final straw came when

day and reconvene tomorrow," Aric d

the King's abrupt decision. Nevertheless, none

f the courtroom, intrigued by the unexpected departure. The King's d

d Lucas as he made his way t

th a respectful bow, swiftly heading in the

ation building. Today, he was determined to

urned with a hopeful smile, only for it to fade as h

t Nadia's lips. "Were yo

She wasn't oblivious to the fleeting chang

r?" His feelings of resentment towards his wife, Nadia, were palpable. Marrying her solel

eplied, cautiously advancing. "Rumors of your inte

sked his emotions skillfully. "

erly. "I am well aware of your affair with Alia, th

egnant. He gazed at Nadia, searching for answers. "How did you co

en Nadia responded, a tr

epened. "What hav

tting for a wretc

Aric. "Harm her, and I assure you, I'l

the Queen of Evaria, for a mere m

me Nadia. Wh

whereabouts

ied, his voice rising

ed to grip her. I wonder what horrors she encounte

fall Alia or our child, you won't live to see another day." With that, he stor