Aria once again raised her gaze to meet his, her eyes had become glassy with tears now and her throat had become so tight as a result of the emotions she was trying so hard to control. Her tears were on the verge of falling, but she knew she couldn’t cry in front of everyone, especially not when she was dancing with the king.
“But…but you will take a wife”. She said quietly.
No matter how hard he tried, things would have to change between them.
He let go of her waist briefly, and she twirled before returning to his arms.
“And it bothers you?”. He asked her.
He wasn’t looking at her anymore, and she in turn averted her gaze from his.
It bothered her, so much more than he knew.
“It does, master”. She replied quietly.
The music was coming to an end, and it was time to conclude their d
