“There is too much at stake.” His tone remains contained and devoid of any empathy. “I won’t ruin my reputation, my family name, and everything I’ve built because of your relationship. Petra needs protection, my protection.” And he takes his queen away from my knight. “She is still young. She has time to find someone else.”
Wow...it really took his ex wife blackmailing him for him to do right by his only child.  That's some bullshigidy shit right there.

