The King eyed a few of the women standing closest to him, then smiled at them so brightly that the women fanned themselves. “As you know, we’re going on a hunt today. I have many plans for my future bride, and one of them is that we will live a life of adventure.” One of the girl’s next to her leaned over to her friend. “That sounds a lot better than getting married to the local butcher.” “Adventure?” the other hissed. “We have no idea what he considers adventure, Lily. What if that means we’ll be riding into his next war? Best to keep our heads down with this one.”
