Queen Calista, sensing the rising tension, placed a gentle hand on Daphneia's arm. "Calm yourself, dear. If it is fated for them to be together, it will happen. If not, it won't. There's no sense in rushing fate."
But Queen Daphneia wasn't done. "But, Selene is of marriageable age. It's only appropriate that we begin looking for potential suitors, at the very least. She cannot remain in this state of limbo forever. If we wait a few years, we lose those opportunities to establish relations with kingdoms like Kemet, Kush, Kievan Rus…"
Selene's heart sank, and she pushed her chair back, standing up from the table. "I'm not interested in anyone else. Icarus is the only one for me."
