"Do you feel unsafe in Verlassen? Do you want to dissolve your marriage?" The Alpha King's voice echoed in the meeting room.
Silence descended, and perhaps because of the silence, she could clearly hear Maelle's gasp at the questions. Out of the corner of her eyes, Keenan tightly grabbed the arm of his chair.
She was sure her heart was beating loud enough for everyone to hear. Her father didn't look away; his gaze bore into the side of her face as she looked towards the Alpha King.
She knew she couldn't take too long to answer, but her answer wouldn't please everyone, and she was scared.
Should she just go back with Father? She doubted much would have changed between her and Keenan from last night.
Or should she stay? Would Keenan actually see what she was risking to choose him? Would it matter to him? Would it bring them one step closer?
"Lady Keenan," the Alpha King urged.
