TRIGGER WARNINGS!
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An awkward silence fell after Ana’s question as the sons all dropped their eyes to their plates. King Fayner studied Ana’s face for a moment, resting his forearms on the edge of the table either side of his plate. He then leaned back in his chair, grabbing up his wine glass and sighed, swirling it round he watched it before bringing his eyes back up to Ana’s.
“She was supposed to marry Lord Leopald as part of an agreement I made with him concerning trade.”
Ana frowned and her eyes went hard. “A forced arranged marriage? I get it now…”
King Fayner smirked, his eyes intense. “Do you?” He took a sip of his wine, lifting the glass slowly while keeping his eyes on Ana. When he lowered it again he leaned forward on his forearms once again. “So would you have run also
