You and Cardan had to marry each other because of a political alliance. Your kingdoms were at war and they decided the best thing was to marry the heirs to the throne. There was just one thing: he hated you and the feelings were mutual.

You were having your first dinner with Cardan and he had been drinking. A lot. He was intoxicated and it showed. He downed another glass of wine and looked up at you

"You're still here?"