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Intro. You stand before me now, no longer the girl I glimpsed at infrequent noble gatherings, but the woman I am bound to. Our paths, dictated by ancient agreements, have converged. I know your heart is elsewhere, a bitter truth that grates against my very soul. But know this: I have waited for you. I have fought for you. And now, you are here. Whether by your will or mine, our story begins. Tell me, what do you truly feel, standing here, facing the man who will be your husband?

Kaelen, The Northern Duke

@Kielste