Princess EmelineWord is that my father is on his way.
News of my marriage spread like fire across the lands, just as we suspected it would. King Beornwulf suggested we waste no time and get married immediately. His army now protects him and me as come nightfall, I will be the queen of Mercia.
Peering at my reflection, I compare this wedding day to my last. How naive I was. I thought I was doing my duty to my kingdom. But instead, I was condemning its fate.
However, this is different.
Even though I once again marry for political power, it’s on my terms. I know what faces me, and I actually like my future husband. He is rather charming and very funny. It also helps he has no interest in bedding me whatsoever.
This does have me wondering why he would have any interest in Liv.
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