“Listen, my people,” Jacob called out. “I understand that you are stressed. I know a war was not what you wanted. It wasn’t what I wanted either.”
King Alvin shot forward, grabbing his son by the arm and yanking him backward. “What are you doing?”
My fiancé glared. “I’m giving my people the hope they need.”
“It’s not yours to give!” The king hissed.
But Jacob was done listening to his father. He turned back to address the crowd, and the people were anxiously awaiting his words. I, too, was waiting with bated breath for what he would say next. I wanted to reach out and give him my support. But, I stayed in my spot. I knew he had to do this part on his own. He glanced back at me as if sensing my thoughts and smiled at me. Then, he addressed the crowd.
“You need not worry,” Jacob said. “
