Naria sat behind the door, her heart racing as she tried to process the king's words. Her nails were bitten down to the quick, a nervous habit she couldn't seem to shake. Her leg shook uncontrollably as she tried to make sense of everything that was happening.
The room was completely silent, save for the sound of her own breathing. She was lost in her own thoughts, trying to figure out what her next move would be. After escaping Ace, she had thought that she was finally free, but now it seemed like she was back in another trap.
The king's approval of her marriage to Raiver had sent a cold shiver down her spine. Was this the only reason he had agreed to it? Was she just a pawn in his game? Even though she didn't love Raiver, she thought it would be better than living in Ace's presence.
