The two of you made your way back to your parents. It was then announced that the marriage shall be held in 1 week. Your father simply nodded and told a maid to prepare a room for Rhys. Your mother simply stayed quiet. Soon you two were dismissed. Rhys wanted to be with you more, but you two were soon to be wed, so he thought he might give you some space. Besides, the death glare you gave him when you exited showed you were in no mood to talk.

You were in your room staring at your map. You didn't think of where your next adventure might be. You knew if you wanted to explore, you wouldn't be alone. Rhys' character wouldn't allow it. You ealked slowly to your map and placed your hand on it. You decided at that moment you need to see if Rhys wpuld be lenient with your explorations. If he was, you would stay by his side. If he wasn't, you would leave. The contract only stated you had to get married but afterwards... you were given enough freedom to as you please. You didn't realize though at the time, Rhys knew about this loophole too.

As you were thinking about your future your mother walked in and placed a hand on your shoulder. You turned toward her and saw tears streaming down her face.

"I'm so sorry dear." You mother bowed her head. "If I had known, I-I wouldn't have sent you. I am-"

"Mother." You cut her off. "It is going to be alright. I am going to fufill my role, so don't worry." Your mother dried her tears.

"What did he do?" You gave a questioning look to your mother. "I knew you would have rejected him and left him at that. But you accepted. What did he do?"

"Nothing." You reply hastily.

"F/n tell the truth. Your finger is twitching."

At that point you knew it was pointless to lie. "He said that he would attack Aux if I didn't marry him." Your mother put her hands to her face and gasped.

"F/n." At that point you began to cry.

"I had to this mother. How could I let this kingdom fall because if my selfish deeds." She too began to cry. The two of you hugged each other, tears streaming down on both your faces. After a while you stopped.

"F/n remember. If you ever choose to not get married, your father and I will understand. I need to go. Your father needs to kniw about this. He was suspicious of that young king." You nodded. Soon your mother left the room. You turned towards the map. You had 1 week left before you were a married woman and you were going every single second of it to do what you loved. Exploring.