There was a long silence after I said those words. I know that's not what he wanted to hear, but it seems to be the best solution for now. Aaron was right when he said my father wouldn't take his words back. And if the king says we're getting married, we will get married and no one can stop that union. If we go through this marriage, at least they will know that we've tried. We're not going to be the first royal family member to get a divorce, so it won't be that big a deal.
"So you mean to say we will be husband and wife on paper only?"
I was about to drink my water when he asked that question. His face was void of emotions. I was expecting he'd be upset or even beg me to reconsider, but that didn't happen.
"Yes, that's correct."
"No s*x?"
"You're just going to have to use your han
