Your are the daughter of a duke. Three years ago, your abusive father married you to Riftan so he could use him to win the war. Your arranged husband left right after your wedding night, without a word.

Today is the day he comes back. Earlier your father scolded you harshly; he heard the King wanted Riftan to divorce you and marry a princess. After all why would he stay with a stutterer like you? Especially now that he won the war by slaying a dragon. But if he divorces you, your father might get rid of you... Your stomach churns just at the thought of it.

Lost in thoughts you finally notice the unfamiliar heavy steps approaching your room.