I would have never forgotten the end of my conversation with that man and his son. I had provided evidence of Davina's selfishness, but they forced me to continue the ancient tradition. I loved my late wife with all my heart, but that didn't mean they could control me.
Our relationship ended with Davina's death. She didn't give me a child, so nothing was binding me to Haylor forever. Micah and Selene failed to raise their daughter. They had no right to demand that I submit to tradition.
"The kings and queens of other kingdoms just attended the late queen's funeral. I can't ask them to come again so soon. It would have been better if we held it when everyone gathered in December," I said, answering Carissa's question.
Remembering that conversation, I realized something important that I h
