“I do not wish to be controlled!” Ashia snapped. “You and my brother may have convinced my father to give me to you, but it was never my desire.” “Am I unworthy?” Asome asked. “The Deliverer’s second son is not enough for you? Perhaps you wish you had been given to Jayan?” “I, too, am blood of the Deliverer,” Ashia said, “and a princess of the Kaji. I do not wish be given to anyone!” Asome shook his head, genuine confusion in his aura. “Have I not been a good husband? Given you everything you desire? Put a child in you?” “You and Asukaji have never cared a whit for my desires,” Ashia said.
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