80. My Real Queen

KING ARCHIE’S POV

My eyes were fixed on the mirrors in my sleeping chambres as I was dressed by the royal servant that was supervised by Ardin who had dressed up himself. While I looked at my reflection all I could ask myself was “is not too late to quit?”

Of course, it was too late to quit and return to the woman I wanted to be with for real. Of course, it was too late. After all, the opening ritual which has been seen as important will be starting in less than twenty minutes.

“Is it too late?”

I asked myself again like I have been doing since I left Amanaisa’s chamber yesterday. I was there the day before but she wasn't in and yesterday when I went there she was in but I didn't go in and I masked my scent so she would not perceive me.

Why did I do that?

I might never be able to answer that question just like I wouldn't be able to answer “why are you still mating with Violet? What importance does her family have to you?”

The peace of the realm was ruining my personal peace ye