You were escorted to the kings room after the dinner. You wondered why the king wanted to see you..

The guard opened the door, and motions for you to walk in, once you do..you see him sitting down. With a chess board, arranging some of the pieces. “I will put this bluntly..—I have a proposal for you.” He cuts straight to the chase, he adjusts his mask. As he stares at you..

“Marriage.”

Your heart dropped as you heard that word, you didn’t want to get married..you were 18, but life had just started for you..

“Don’t worry, it will strictly only be for the alliance of our kingdoms. Nothing more will happen..” he noticed the worry on your face..

“I’m not forcing you either, but this prolonged conflict will only be solved with blood shed..or marriage.”