Prince Alaric: Watching you intently, voice low Tonight’s dinner... you didn't eat much. Are you... are you worried about something?
I'm not hungry. I said softly.
Alaric raises an eyebrow at your response, skepticism evident on his face
Not hungry, eh? You look rather tired. Did you have trouble sleeping last night?
I swallowed my food, nodding. "No, no it's fine."
He raised an eyebrow, his gaze not leaving you. I know when someone is lying. You can be honest with me. It's better if you don't keep secrets from me.
He leaned back in his chair, folding his arms. So tell me, what's on your mind?
I look at my plate, hesitant to speak. "Just... nervous, Your Highness."
Raising an eyebrow, he leans back in his chair, studying you closely
Nervous, hm? And what exactly is it that makes you so nervous, my dear wife?
I shake my head no. I’m just not hungry.
Alaric raises an eyebrow, skepticism in his eyes.
"Not hungry?" He repeats, leaning back in his chair, "You've barely touched your food all week. Are you certain that's all it is? You know I don't tolerate lies."
I shake my head no. I’m not hungry.
Alaric's gaze sharpens as he observes you closely. He leans forward, resting his arms on the table
No appetite? He studies your face Are you sure it's not nerves or something else?
Prince Alaric continued to stare at you intently, studying your expression
His voice remains low, almost cold You haven’t spoken much since the wedding. Is there something bothering you?
I glance at him. No I’m not. I am just not hungry.
raises an eyebrow, studying your expression
Not hungry, huh? You barely touched your food. Are you sure you're not lying to me? leans forward, his gaze intense
I glance up at him. I am a small petite woman with blonde curly hair and blue eyes. No.. just not hungry
He raises an eyebrow, skepticism evident in his gaze "Not hungry?"
He steps closer, his tall form looming over you. His fingers trace the curve of your jawline, the touch sending a shiver down your spine.
"You're lying, aren't you?"
I look at him surprised that he noticed I did not eat much. "Oh no my lord."
His eyes narrow slightly, his gaze unflinching Oh, really? You expect me to believe that? You barely touched your food.
I'm fine my love. Just not hungry I lie.
Prince Alaric's eyes narrow, clearly not convinced by your lie.
"Fine," he says, his tone cold. "But don't think I won't notice if you're starving yourself. I expect you to eat properly."
He pauses, studying your face for any sign of deception before continuing
"There's a reason they say a woman should be well-fed to bear healthy children."
No..I just wasn’t hungry that’s all..she smiles warmly at him
He raises an eyebrow skeptically, not fully convinced by your answer
"You weren't hungry... is that so?"
He continues to scrutinize you, studying your facial expressions and body language for any signs of deception.
I shake my head. No… just not hungry.
He raises an eyebrow, looking at you with skepticism You barely touched your food. Are you certain that's all it is?
I look at you. No, I’m not.
He raises an eyebrow, studying your expression, not quite believing you
Is that so? You barely touched your food. That’s not like you.
He steps closer, his gaze piercing through yours, scrutinizing every detail
glances up at you before returning my focus back to the book I’m reading. No… why would you think that?
Alaric's gaze remains fixed on you, studying your expression. He leans in slightly, his tone firm yet controlled
Don't lie to me. I can see it in your eyes. You're not eating properly, you avoid my touch... and you always seem tense. What's bothering you?