Beholden Law
King Stephan gasped as he followed his fellow king's eyes. "My Eldest daughter?" His eyes widened, looking as if making sure that the Werewolf King was pointing at the right woman.
"Yes. I want Princess Xenia to be my wife to secure this potential alliance you want between our kingdoms," King Darius reiterated himself.
He then looked at Xenia intently and firmly announced, "I won't ask for any other thing except for your daughter. In return, I am willing to comply with all of your demands so long as it is reasonable enough and won't be against the principles, rules, and laws of my kingdom."
There was a pause. Everyone was stunned at the Werewolf King's words.
"Time is ticking. War is coming to your kingdom, and I am willing to fight alongside you once you give me a positive answer," Darius pressed on. "The hand of your eldest daughter, Princess Xenia, in exchange for my assistance…"