Samira didn't dare to look at him in the eyes. She evaded his gaze and looked to the side as she answered. "After the alliance with the Dustin Empire was finalized, they sent an envoy to observe our empire. Among them is the crown prince of the Dustin Empire, Prince Jonas Dustin. Our Reynolds Household was responsible for guiding them so it was inevitable for us to meet. We only spent a short amount of time together and I didn't know that Prince Jonas was actually discussing marriage with my grandfather at that time. Our Reynolds Household isn't strong enough to deal with the Dustin Imperial Family so my grandfather couldn't decline the prince..."
Aethelwolf could feel the sadness in her eyes and it made his heart feel a pang of pain. "Has the time of the marriage been set already?" He asked in a low voice.