Lust and Attachment

I understood well enough what he was trying to tell me. Those weren’t questions at all but words to guide me to think the way that he wanted me to. I dropped all pretense of politeness as I felt my mood darken. Elaborate words aside, Desmond had just told me that I didn’t have a choice. I bit hard on my lower lip while feeling like he had managed to corner me once again.

“I’m not sure if I can do this…” I murmured honestly.

I resisted the urge to chew on my own lower lip in extreme exasperation. Since there is only one king and he was going to be crowned the next king very soon, he was right that I had no choice but to involve him in my plan.

But still…

“I need some time to think about this,” I replied softly.

“Sure. There’s still time but I can’t wait forever,” he said lightly.