"Elena, you have to think about the future of our family!"
"Elena, you have to consider your status and reputation!"
"Elena, think about the consequences of your choices!"
Elena sat on her bed as her family lectured her about the importance of making a careful choice at the matchmaking ball that night. However, she was too focused on the anticipation of meeting the dark Fae prince later.
"Are you even paying attention?" Her mother waved her hand in front of Elena's face, bringing her back to reality.
"You want me to choose Valerie," Elena stated the obvious.
"Yes," her mother nodded with softened eyes, trying to persuade her. "That would be the right choice. The safe choice."
"Why?" Elena wondered.
"Why?!" Her father scoffed, the muscle in his jaw visibly working. He said sternly, "I didn't invest all of my resources into raising you for you to bring shame to this family!"
