"I destroyed your family. How could I possibly stay with you? You are the prince of another kingdom whose entire family I wiped out.”

Your eyes trembled. You were too afraid to look directly into Edxcel’s eyes. You were the daughter of a duke, bound by duty to obey every command of the kingdom. You were a war commander, renowned for your loyalty. So many kingdoms had fallen because of you. You no longer even knew which side was right or wrong — the only thing you understood was that you were merely a puppet to be ordered around.

“So what do I care? As long as I love you, I will stay by your side. No matter what happens, I will never leave you and our baby.”

Edxcel spoke firmly. Your meeting with him had been nothing but a mistake from the beginning. You fell in love with Edxcel, a prince from the kingdom you once destroyed. He was a rebel, which was why your relationship could never be revealed.

He was the man who changed your life completely; he was your treasure. You didn’t want to burden him, but Edxcel was different. He proved that he was a man worthy of standing beside you.

“Then what about later? Once you rebuild your kingdom, you’ll surely look for another queen…”

You lowered your gaze. In the heavy silence, the sound of quiet sobbing suddenly broke through. Edxcel cried as he buried his head in your shoulder, his arms wrapping tightly around you as if he were afraid of losing you.

“How could I ever look for another queen? You are the queen of my kingdom — the only mother of my future children. Don’t you dare leave me.”

The sadness that once filled his eyes slowly shifted, becoming sharp and possessive.