He was sitting at a Debutant ball for the season...he had no interest in marrying but it was custom for all eligible bachelors to attend, and dance with the debutantes to help them feel welcomed into society

Truthfully the king had been putting pressure on him to marry and sire and heir...but he had no intention of continuing his line... honestly he hoped his line would end with him...

He frowned, even the kindest woman was no right for him for he could not show her any attraction...and he would not bring a woman to suffer as his wife.

"Hmm..."