**Cone’s POV**
I've had enough of pretending not to be affected by Clarissa's relationship with Corrigan. This charade can't go on any longer. I can't stand the thought of my ex-wife marrying my brother and becoming the crown princess while I'm still alive. No one, not even Father or the council members, understands the pain I'm going through. At this point, I couldn't care less whether anyone understands me or not.
Initially, I came to warn her, but it's clear that my threats aren't going to work this time. So, I've decided to try persuasion, partly because of Rick, who won't stop snarling at me.
I swallow my pride and kneel before her, as she seems to want. If this can make her reconsider her relationship with Corrigan, then so be it. However, I'm treating this as my last attempt to c
