He is not worthy

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“Look at me,” Gabriel held her shoulder, seeing her out of the place without making a fuss all the way to the garden. He knew she was terrified about what he did in the court.

Elsa’s slow gaze held up to his while he showed her a gentle face and his hand reached the back of her head, pulling her close.

“It was important to kill her. Not only she had attacked you last night but also she was about to speak of your appearance. And the court is filled with predators. Don't sway with emotion, Elsa. If you want to protect your loved ones, you have to protect yourself first. I might not care about disclosing your appearance to the world... if we have married,” came off his gentle reminder. “Do you understand?” He asked. His eyes finally got to notice the emotion in her gaze and saw her nodding.

“Good girl. Tell me, what would you do if a person is about to stab your parents in front of you and you have the only option to kill her,” a question stated that was based on the court session