"He is not even worth our rivalry," I continue. "He's not worth what we sacrifice for his attention, his favor, his approval. We deserve better than this."
For a moment, Yuna just stares at me. Then she laughs…a short and bitter sound.
"You really are naive. Or perhaps you're smarter than I gave you credit for." She shakes her head. "But it doesn't matter what he deserves. This is our reality." She points out.
Our reality? No, I beg to disagree.
"It doesn't have to be." I glance around, ensuring no one is close enough to overhear.
“ Yuna, have you ever thought about finding your fated mate? Starting a family with someone who actually values you and living a life beyond these walls?" I ask.
Yuna's expression shifts. I see something vulnerable flashing across her face before she masks
