For a moment, Ace could have pushed himself to buy this tale, but he kicked against it. After all, anyone could make up a talk about his neck-piece to make him pull off his defense.
Lunari pushed backwards, taken aback by his unhinged expression, but she decided not to push it further.
"I see you don't believe me. How about this; we strike a deal that is beneficial to both of us."
"A deal?"
"Yes, a deal." Lunari replied. "I will take you to this neck-piece of yours and in return… you will help me get away from my marriage."
"You want me to be a part of your getaway? Isn't a royal's marriage something that can make the kingdom happy as the princess continues to breed royal bloodlines?"
Lunari took a deep sigh, her once cheerful eyes losing their shine.
