114 The End Of His Dream

Al asked me what I was reading, finally noticing the books on the side table. I told him how I was trying to learn as much as I could to be the best Madam Clan Leader possible come spring.

He sighed contentedly and leaned his head back against me. "I really don't deserve you. You're so amazing."

My cheeks pinked. The fever must have gotten to him. "Don't embarrass me! I'm not that great."

"But you are, Katie! Look what you've done already to change this world for the better. I would have succumbed to their plan to keep me and my people oppressed. Sigmund would be on the throne stripping away the commoners' rights. Worst of all, I would be stuck in this palace forever with someone who didn't actually love me.