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The room was dark. The area only being lit by a measly candle on a tabletop. In the center stood two figured, shrouded in the dark, talking in hushed, urgent voices.
"You can't be serious." She spoke with shock coloring her voice. She stared at the King in disbelief. He stared back unwavering.
"You know I wouldn't even suggest such a thing unless I were serious." His voice was low and shaking slightly. He didn't like this idea anymore than she did, but he had to do what was best for his kingdom. He stepped closer to her, raising an unsteady hand to gently cup her cheek. She leaned into it with a small sad smile.
"You know I love you with everything that I am." He murmured once they were close enough. He swiped his thumb through a running tear.
"I know you do" She whispered in return.
"Then you know why this needs to happen..." He continued to rub in a soothing motion.
"But this might not even work and then I would have sl-"
"But if this does work then he will be able to protect himself so much better. We will never have to worry for his safety." The King cut her off in a kind tone. his eyes looking at her with love. She had nothing else to say. She knew that he was right and that this was the best option they had.
"I can only hope that we don't grow to regret this decision." She finally answered. He leaned his head down, connecting their forehead in a gentle, comforting touch.
"I could never regret something done in name of protecting our kingdom and our future." He spoke with resolution he wasn't sure he actually felt. This was their best option.