. "What did you choose then?" Abrielle asked Cedric. Based on his personality he was most likely going to fight. Cedric wasn't a coward to continue hiding in the shadows, and no kingdom wants to hide someone as dangerous as him.
"I am fighting for the throne, it is the only choice for me, but I think maybe Rebecca is right as much as the thought of being away from you is." He said with certainty, like it was the only option for him, but she didn't expect him to consider letting her go. It was unexpected and she could sense the contemplation in his tone. Cedric didn't want to send her away.
She moved from his hands, puzzled, he was the same one against the idea.
"What changed Cedric?"
Cedric sighed. "I am hearing rumours I hope are not true but lies."
Her heart started beating fast. "Is Lucian heading here already?" Abrielle's stomach squeezed; she was certain her family would be able to hide them from Lucian, but it was still a bad idea.
