“That is not a reason to get married,” she said, shaking her head. “If you want to marry me, earn it, but more importantly, mean it.” She never wanted to get married in the first place, but even she couldn’t deny her growing feelings toward the king. It was scary and new. Going from hating someone and wanting to murder them to whatever they were now was surreal. “When you realize you love me, I will drop to one knee wherever we are,” he murmured for only her to hear.

