"She will return." Damien announced before Eve could reply. His face looked still calm but both Eve and Hazel who had known him for a long time felt the slight tremor in his voice. He was panicking. "Your highness, I have a territory to run. If I am to be kept here, my wife should return so that she could take care of my lands."
This time his voice came much calmer as if he had controlled his struggles.
Philip tilted his head and looked at Eve. "the duke has a point. But I will still ask for your decision, Lady Evangeline. After all, you have participated as a saintess in the ceremony. And it rained today. The goddess must be satisfied with your presence. You have achieved a revered position in the royal palace. So if you want to stay here as our guest, I will allow it." he offered as if he was gracing her with kindness.