Chapter 98. I Won’t Leave

“You don’t get to decide that for me, River,” I whispered, the pain and anger evident in my voice. “It’s not your decision to leave me to grieve for you like that!”

I sobbed, and my voice was breaking.

I know that I look like shit right now, but I can’t control myself, either.

So many things happened, and now, River is alive?

I am more than grateful, but at the same time, I’m so fucking mad because of how he played with my feelings.

I understand it was for me, but for him, do I look like a child who always needs his protection?

I’m the Princess of France, and soon to be the queen.

I may have been a helpless woman before when I was still under Eleanor and Ricardo’s care… But those were all in the past.

“I know, Princess,” he answered in a low tone, his voice filled with guilt and regret. “I’m sorry for all the things I’ve done.”

He took a step closer, and now, I could feel his breathing against the skin on my face.

“I’m sorr