"You have to give something back to the kingdom and we have decided what it is going to be. Before we march down to save your home, you have to tie yourself forever to the house of your beloved."
My mouth felt dry and I could only manage one word out. "What?"
Dominic nodded, there was an evil twinkle in his eyes. He had me where he wanted me. "Yes, you must understand where we are coming from. I cannot ask my people to fight for someone who is not at all related to us."
"If today, they lay down their lives for you, willingly, and out of their loyalty, and tomorrow you choose someone else over Tristan, their sacrifice would be free, nothing."
When another man was mentioned, a dark expression took over Tristan's face. Unlike before, he was much better at controlling himself. However, the expression remained.
