"Out of the question," Krayden snapped right back, "I can't."
"You can," Zicheng protested as he took a step forward.
He sensed that his every move was being watched. As he surveyed his surroundings, he soon realized that there were multiple guards all hidden in plain sight. They must be the king's guard. Sworn warriors who protect Krayden at all times.
Krayden grabbed Zicheng by the arm, drawing back his attention.
"If you love her, you know exactly why I can't let her go," Krayden said as he looked Zicheng in the eyes.
The two men glared at each other for a few moments. Zicheng removed his arm from Krayden's grasp. He knew the king was stubborn. He wasn't so easily moved. But for Athena's sake, he was going to try.
"You're focused on what you want. Have you ever considered for a moment what she wants? Where she wants to be?" Zicheng asked in return.
"I'm a king."
