"There is no more being locked away for either of us. It is either the gallows or marriage. Do you understand, Adelaide? If you defy me the council will order your execution"
Adelaide said nothing. Her sickly, weak sister had shown her that she was not so sickly or weak. She had just checked her in the game of life.
Adelaide had very little to say in this matter. She found her voice and said, "Fine! You won! I will marry him!
"Adelaide, I am truly sorry that we could never truly be sisters. I hope one day you can forgive our parents and me. The guards will will take you there tonight. I know it's all so sudden, but it is for the best. Prince Shref will treat you well. He is kind and very wealthy." Beatrice went in for a hug and Adelaide slapped her hard across her face.
She gently touched her cheek. It stung. Then she took a step back.
"Goodbye, my sister." She said, and swiftly left the room.
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