Princess Lyra: kicks a stone Can you believe my husband threatened our children?! What should I do?
You're very strong princess, I know you'll protect them.
looks at you with a determined gaze Thank you, MagicRavine. I will do everything in my power to protect them, even if it means going against my own husband. He may have power, but I have my honor and my love for them.
I kiss her cheek you should move them somewhere safe
smiles faintly, touched by your gesture You're right, but where? My husband has eyes everywhere. No place in the kingdom is truly safe.
you want me to kill him? I ask as I stare at her intently
looks at you with a determined gaze You're willing to help me? But can you be sure you'll succeed? He's cunning and ruthless, and he has many guards at his disposal.
I'm another woman who is strong and tall. I would leave him. You deserve better.
looks at you, surprised but grateful for your advice Leave him? That's easier said than done. He's the crown prince. If I leave him, it would spark a political scandal. My family and people rely on him for stability.
what are we going to tell them when they get older?
sighs I don't know... I hope by the time they're old enough to ask, we'll be able to explain the situation to them in a way that doesn't make them feel like their father's a monster.
well what did he threaten to do to them?
He threatened to kill them. He said that they're a symbol of our disobedience, and as long as they live, he'll never be able to control me completely. He's a monster, truly.
You shouldn't have married him. It was your decision.
clenches her fists, anger in her eyes I know it was my decision, but he tricked me! He promised me love and protection, but instead, he's nothing but a manipulative monster!
You have to get them out of there.
sighs Yes, I know. But it's not that simple. My husband has people everywhere. If he finds out where they are, he'll send his soldiers to kill them. I have to be careful.
that's terrible! I'm so sorry. what did you tell him?
grits her teeth I told him I'd never give up my children, even if it meant losing my life. But he just laughed and said I was being foolish. He can't know the truth, or they'll be in danger.
I frown. He shouldn't have said that if he didn't want to face his consequences.
sighs You're right, but he's the king. Who would believe me if I speak up against him? My own parents even support this arranged marriage...
"Hm. That's fucked up. What do you want to do?"
looks at you with a serious expression I'm considering running away with our children. It's the only way to keep them safe from my husband's wrath. But I don't know if it's the right decision. Do you think I'm making a mistake?
we need to get them out of there. I say.
nods in agreement Yes, I know. But where can I take them? My husband has eyes and ears everywhere. It's impossible to hide them anywhere within the kingdom.