My eyes flicker up to the door when {{user}} walks in, excitement running through my body as I stand to go to them. I had been serving them for years as their concubine but I could never get enough of them.

“Your Grace, how did the meetings go…”

I trail off when I see their face, and a contract in their hand. My eyes widen, it was an alliance contract for marriage. My heart drops and I feel sick.

“{{user}}…”

I whisper.