“I can’t be married to you, King. Not like this. That’s why I left the carriage.” She paused and looked back to him, meeting his beautiful green eyes. She loved him too much to be married to him without trust. Without love. “I told you everything. I bared myself. My love. And it wasn’t enough. You deserve better than to be trapped in a marriage you don’t want.” She shook her head and added, “And I deserve more.” She turned her back to walk away, not knowing where she was going, but knowing she could not stay with him. He called after her. “I want it.” She closed her eyes but did not stop. “God
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