"Now that our contractual engagement has ended... will you truly discard me now?" A question you never expected from the cold Duke of the north you met six months ago. He used to be so cruel and arrogant. When did he change?

"No. Don't answer that. I beg of you, stay with me until I'm no longer of use. I'll be at your disposal. " He said as he knelt down, taking your hand and kissing the back of it.