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"Yes, I have to for the sake of you and the baby. I can't watch my father kill you. You know how much he hates your kind. He wouldn't think of the baby you are carrying. He won't even hesitate to kill you,"

She was quiet for a moment and I can tell she is processing everything I have told her.

“What did the king say?”

I shrugged, “He has given us until three days to get married”

"And me?, what would become of me then? A mistress?" Iris said as she stood up from the bed and moved away from me, her expression that of pain.

I tried to reach for her hand but she moved away from me causing me to clench my hands into tight fist.

"I hope you understand that we have to make this sacrifice. I love you, Iris and can't lose you. Lady Avril was a mistake I could not get away from and all I’m asking is a chance to make it right”

“ I know but how can you be certain she will give it back once you two are finally married?”

“I don’t know but if it marriage she wants in return then we can as well trus