Proteus told himself it was the moonbeams shining through his window and into his eyes that kept him from sleep. Told himself to ignore the feeling of empty sheets and broken promises beside him. Told himself he wasn't wrong.
It was his duty to marry for the kingdom. They had known that. Had known the day that Marina arrived in Syracuse was coming.
Just because he was in love with someone else didn't mean he could turn away from his obligations.
Even if it tore him apart to do so.