Chapter 21

The next morning, Gregory decided to spend the day with me.

“I do not like to see you sad, you always seem deflected. You are the most privileged woman in this kingdom and yet you never smile,” said the king as soon as we finished breakfast.

I narrowed my eyes at his comment, the most privileged woman in this kingdom? I had been treated as a possession! How did he expect me to be happy if I had been brought to Dranda against my will?!

“Addison, I am sorry that I make you so unhappy. I had a different idea about what our marriage would be like, I thought that we could be happy together. It is been over two months since our wedding and you still act as if you hated me. I have placed my kingdom at your feet, I have tried to win your affection, I have been patient, but I have achieved nothing. You still look