On the first day the girl and the Duke were introduced, she stood in a daze, mesmerised by his beauty.
Is he my husband? her thoughts began. How can someone be so beautiful and look so sad at the same time?
"My lady, I am Duke Zeenare of the Staxod family."
Why does he look so happy and sad at the same time? her thoughts continued.
"And I am Lizabeth of the Bermond family."
He took her hand in a kiss, his lips lingering on it.
"It is my honour to meet you." Zeenare's eyes slowly trailed over her, causing her to blush before standing.
The scene suddenly moved forward as though it was fast forwarded, to Lizabeth sitting on a porch with Zeenare by her side
"I want to mother your child."
Zeenare's face coiled in a tiny frown, turning from her without replying.
Sensing the hesitation in him, she asked, "Don't you want to have a child with me? Together?" Her voice was low and tight.
