The following morning, Thersia awoke with a feeling of both frustration and determination. The events of the night before had taken a toll on her emotions. In a moment of weakness, she had kissed Luka, only to be met with a cold reaction that made her feel silly. However, she was determined not to let it defeat her. If anything, it only strengthened her determination to tackle this complex marriage with confidence.
She quickly got dressed in an outfit that boosted her confidence and made her feel strong. Today, she knew she needed all the strength she could gather. While walking down the large staircase, she mentally geared up for another day of standing together with Luka, even though there was increasing tension between them. Upon entering the kitchen, she found Luka already there,
