Including laying a claim to you…

Her gaze exuded confidence and grace, as if she had been destined for rulership from the moment she entered the world.

Ragnar couldn't help but be awestruck, mesmerized by the remarkable transformation of the woman he thought he knew so well.

"Unbelievable. She remains undeterred by my rejection," Ragnar muttered under his breath, his jaw clenched tight with frustration.

"How can she be so steadfast in her belief of being the Queen of the Gamaaloth kingdom, despite my efforts to dissuade her?"

Ragnar's frustration simmered as he pondered Sophia's unwavering conviction, despite his refusal and the absence of any substantiating evidence.

"Tck. This girl is truly..." he trailed off, at a loss for words to fully capture his incredulity.

Despite his repeated attempts to dissuade her and the glaring absence of any corroborating evidence, Sophia remained resolute in her belief, much to Ragnar's chagrin.