Chapter 53

"Preposterous!" the Queen Mother snapped. "You and him can't share a room until you're properly married. That's against our culture. In fact, I'm sure it's against every culture."

"I agree with Mother." Prince Ludiciel stated, giving Rose a stern look. "Who knows what will happen? A man has desires after all."

Especially his stubborn brother who has been celibate since birth. If an Elf like that lets loose, only the Mother Tree knows what will happen.

"Or are you trying to trap my brother?" Princess Mariel accused, looking at her suspiciously. "Are you afraid he'll refuse to marry you so you want to trap him by becoming pregnant with his child?"

"That's absurd!" Princess Rose shouted, banging the table as she stood up. "How dare you accuse me of such a disgusting thing?!"

"Well you just offered to sleep with my brother before marriage!" Princess Mariel retorted, standing up as well as she glared at Rose.

"I meant to share a room not sleep with him!"

"And what's the difference?! Anythi