Chapter 24

Isabeau's POV

"You're really not gonna let this happen, will you?" Leo yells, her voice filled with frustration. "Isa doesn't know what she wants, and you're just letting her ruin her life!"

As we enter the house, I find myself standing just out of sight, watching as Leo furiously confronts our parents.

Ever since we left the hall she has completely ignored me and has chosen instead to do her absolute best to convince our parents to stop me from leaving with the King. What she doesn’t know is that I’m already way ahead of her in my plans. I already knew that my parents would definitely not have accepted the union if I had married just anyone. That was why I specifically put extra effort into making King Stellan marry me. Because everyone knows about his ruthless ways so no one— not even my parents or Alaric's parents will be dumb enough to go against him.

My father, looking tired of Leo's constant complaints, responds calmly, "Sweetie, for the hundredth time, Isa is an adult and has m