With the three days I’d been given over, I was summoned to the palace again.
And this time, I’d already had my answer. And my proposal.
Proposing was not a problem. It was the way the King looked at me after.
Before he asked.
“And if I don’t agree to this proposal? Are you going to reject my offer then?”
“It is my responsibility to contribute to the nation. So I will try whatever I can to fight for it. But I’d never swear myself to the royal family.”
“How bold.” The King said. And he should’ve felt angry but he was laughing. I just couldn’t tell if he was faking the laugh or not.
“It’s been a while since any woman said no to me, you see.”
“Your majesty, do not see it that way.”
“How else am I supposed to see it?”
“You still have a choice.”
“I do?” He tilted his head. “I didn’t
