Aphmau's pov

She got me a new dress and I felt so out of place. "Now, lets go meet the king." Ylva said as she put a necklace around my neck. I looked down to the ground and she led me out the door and to the throne room. I looked up and saw the king. "Haha, what a pretty mei'fwa. You are perfect." He said and I felt a shiver run down my spine. Ylva had taken my ring and said that she will keep it in safekeeping.

I didn't feel safe and I yelled out "How can you force two people who barely know each other to marry!?" I was mad and he frowned. "You dare talk to the king that way!?" He yelled but then sighed. "Oh well, I will let it slide this time just because you are going to be my daughter in-law." I felt another shiver run down my spine and I couldn't speak so looked down to the ground.

"Now, go meet my son." He said with a laugh and I started to whisper "In the name of Irene......Garroth......please." tears started to fall from my face and Ylva took me to another room. When I walked inside I saw a man sitting on the couch looking into the burning fire. He looked up and saw me and I started speaking. "I'm sorry but....I don't love you."

I continued. "Your father forced me into this and he said that if I don't marry you he.......will......kill my friends." The man looked mad and he said "Curse him! Why must he do this?" He sighed and said "I am so so sorry for what you have been through and, the truth is, he has my friend held in the jails as well." He smiled sadly and I felt bad for him.

"What is your name?" I asked and he looked up. "Fenrir......my name is Fenrir." He said and I opened my moth to speak. "My name is Aphmau." An awkward silence loomed over us and he soon said "Go ahead and make yourself at home." I nodded and sat down. "I'm sorry if this comes out rude but, who is your friend?" He smiled sadly and said "Her name is Abby."

"Abby?" I asked and he nodded. I swear I have heard that name but....where? I tried to think hard but Fenrir started talking. "Hey! I just found a great idea. You don't want to marry me and no offence but I don't want to marry you but.....what is we fake love each other?" I was confused and asked "What do you mean?" He looked like he had a glimpse of hope in his eyes and said.

"What if we just fake that we love each other until we find a plan to escape this mess." I smiled brightly and was so excited. "Yes! That would be wonderful but........." I went silent and he nodded. "I know, its going to be hard but....lets try. We need to get out of this mess." I nodded and we smiled at each other. Then, there was a knock at the door and someone came in.

"Ah, Mino." Fenrir said and I looked at the weird french? guy. "I just came by to see if you two have fallen for each other." Fenrir nodded and said "Yeah....we are totally....in love.....right.....baby?" I nodded and said "Yeah baby. I-I love just how.....you have hair." He bit his lip to stop laughing and said "oh yes, I love um your hands....they are....small." I nodded and Mino sounded excited.

"Oooohhh, look at you two, your a perfect match." I cringed a little and said through my teeth. "Yeah." Fenrir nodded and Mino said "Oh yes. I came by to also tell you that the wedding is in the next three days. Bye!" He said as he left and I felt the hope in my heart leave and I almost fell to my knees. "Th-three days.......how will we ever get out of this that early?"

Fenrir looked pained too and he said "Don't worry, we can still think of a plan but for now, we should get some rest. Its getting late." My eyes widened and said "B-but there is only one bed and, and." He motioned for me to relax and I did. "Don't worry. I'll sleep on the floor and you can have the bed." I felt relief go through me. "But what if they come in the night." He told me not to worry and he would think of a plan.