Cutting In Line Is No Good

Princess Anastasia dazedly looked at the burning scrolls until nothing but ashes remained.

Deep in her heart, she already expected this to happen.

And because she had somewhat prepared herself, it didn't take long for her to regain composure despite the pain that she was feeling inside her chest.

"Do you know why we burned these scrolls?" Iris asked.

"I do," Princess Anastasia replied. "But I still want to hear it from your lips."

The corner of Iris' lips rose because she was quite impressed by the young lady's reply.

She could see the hurt in Princess Anastasia's eyes and the subtle trembling of her hands. 

Even so, the princess of the Dwarf Kingdom held her ground, befitting someone of her standing.

"We cannot allow our beloved to suffer an injustice," Iris replied. "Him being forced into a relationship is something that we will not allow—especially if it's a one-sided relationship."