"He says you will address why I am here," Killian informed her. He was tempted to tell her a lie but he had a feeling that if he ruined this moment she was so worried about, she might never forgive him any time soon.
He truly did not see why she was trying to please everyone. That was something he could not accomplish even as a demon. How insufferable it must be to try to make everyone happy. Again, he didn't see why anyone would judge her decision to marry him when she was obviously doing it to avoid war in the future.
'Humans are still foolish, I see.'
"Thank you," Amelia whispered to Killian. She released his hand now that they were on stage together. Amelia walked forward to address the crowd but before she could speak, the court minister tapped her hand. "What is it?"
"Do not say anything to rile them up. We were supposed to give you a speech but you never came to us to practice. It's ridiculous that you slept-"
