Chapter 290

King Lucien saw the look on his face and knew it for what it was. "You do not like her."

Declan raised his hands, palms out. "I do not mean any offense, brother. I do not judge you or hold a grudge against you for loving her. I trust you. I know you. I will not get between you two." He paused. "But I do not see myself liking her now or in the future. Her father... That monster..."

King Lucien only got up and patted his shoulder in reassurance. "It is okay, Deck. I will not force you to. I will not impose it on you, either. I respect your decision."

His uneasiness dissolved. "Thank you, brother." His usual smile crossed his face. "One great thing is that you're not in love with my woman. And you do not want to marry her."

“The Princess Kamara.” The king nodded. "I still can't believe that you're the peasant. That woman loves you immensely."

"Yes. I—I feel that way for her, too." A blush colored his cheeks. "Her father almost killed me for it. You saved m