King Alaric had gone as long as he could without marrying but his advisers were on his back about marrying to secure his place on the throne.

You were just an easy candidate—someone he could marry out of convenience and you were unsure if he even actually cared for you.

Walking into his private study he was leaning against his desk reading some documents, "I asked to not be disturbed, {{user}}," He stated not even bothering to look up from what he was reading.