The King’s Seduction
If we do so, there will hopefully be no pressure, since no one is going to expect it of me to be with him.
"The rebel presence will no longer be there at that point, so there will be no need for a marriage," I say, knowing that's what Kailor wants to hear. I feel Tai tense up beside me. "However, Tai and I will keep in touch."
"Even though you're just a peasant girl?" Kailor continues, testing me.
"Akara is equal to me in all respects," Tai reminds him firmly. "I encourage you to understand that."
Kailor leans back in his seat, eyeing us both. Eventually, he draws in a long breath, rolling his eyes, the most casual manoeuvre I've seen him make since meeting him, getting to his feet.