“So, what does this all mean for me? My future? Are you saying I’ll never truly be free from my father? Even after we marry?” I shake my head. “Freedom is an illusion, Princess. This place,” I say, gesturing around at the grand gothic buildings surrounding us. “It’s all smoke and mirrors. Beautiful on the outside, captivating, promising life’s biggest riches and rewards. Everything comes at a price, though.” “What price will I have to pay?” she asks. My eyes come to her, flicking back and forth between her pretty green ones. “You’ll have to wait and see.” She nods at that, looking down at her
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