#completed!!! In her second life, I want Sophia to choose the path she desires and live well and happily," Ragnar said to Adeline, who immediately burst into tears. "Then... what about you, Your Highness?" Adeline asked. Ragnar only smiled. “This is enough for me.” Among the many forms of love, Adeline had to witness the most genuine and sacrificial kind. That was, letting go. ~~~ What if, in truth, I was the cause of her suffering? What if my actions were the source of her pain? Perhaps it was time for me to let her go. There was nothing to be done. I must bear this burden alone. — Ragnar Clementine ~~~ And what if I choose these burdens? What if I choose you, every time, no matter how many lives I have? — Sophia ~~~ #war #kingdombuilding #secondchancelove #politics #multiplecouple #mutant #diplomacy #heartwarming This is the Sequel of: - Undressed by The Half-beast Prince (completed at Chapter 224). Check on my profile. - can be read as stand alone story. disclaimer: - 18+ above, please be wise - Previous story: Undressed by the Half-beast Prince - slow burn love story - explicit content will be cautioned at the begginingbof chapter - the cover is commissioned
Your life and breath are under my control as my subject, and you are not permitted to defy orders. Even for death, you must seek my permission, Sophia!
— Ragnar
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"Your Majesty, the Queen," they addressed her formally.
"What is it?" Sophia asked.
"Forgive our next actions," one of the soldiers said regretfully.
Before Sophia could grasp what was happening, the second soldier swiftly moved forward and secured handcuffs around her wrists.
Sophia remained motionless in shock, feeling the chill of the metal cuffs against her skin as she came to terms with her predicament.
The background noise of the sick and the healers receded into a hushed murmur as everyone's attention shifted to the unfolding drama.
The soldiers, clearly burdened by their task, did not meet her eyes, maintaining a facade of professional neutrality.