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Illuminaire was appalled by the sudden proposal. She wanted to refuse right away, but she was at a loss for words. She knew very well how much he loved Rania and still loved her so much. But to propose to her? Yes, he needed a queen, and she was familiar with the royal protocols but still… to even suggest such a thing.
But then again, Rania was gone. With the way things were going with him, it would be impossible for him to fall in love with someone else. One way or another, he needed a queen and an heir to the throne in the future. What choice was he supposed to make? At times like these, political marriage would really be the only option.
"Aaahhh…" Illuminaire sighed deeply. "My King, I'll pretend I didn't hear that today."
Elliot sighed as well. Then, he sat on the couch in the pavilion and stared at the sky.
