"I only wish to be with my love, Your Majesty," Soleia said, turning her eyes back to King Recaldo.
It took every acting bone in her body to muster tears into her eyes. Her shoulders began to shake as she trembled, moving herself further into Rafael's embrace, practically digging into his chest at this rate.
The closer she snuggled against Rafael, the worse Elinora's expression became, and Soleia took great joy in that. It almost made everything worth it.
Almost.
"But I see your point," Soleia said, her shoulder slouched in defeat. As if highly unwilling, she slowly pulled herself away from Rafael's arms, sitting upright once more. "I, too, am raised in a palace. I have seen my father speak with his ministers, and I understand that this odd position I am in will only cause trouble for Rafael in the long run."
With tears still in her red-rimmed eyes, she gazed at King Recaldo.
