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Chapter 2: Revelation"After Dryden left Millerna, she was confused. I was surprised to see her come to Fanelia a few weeks after their separation. She told me that even though we didn't know each other well, she needed advice. I replied that I would give it to her if I could.
Flashback…
'I thought of studying medicine. I've always wanted to help people.' Millerna took a sip of tea. 'But I know that Asturia needs a king. Dryden was a good man, but we could not rule when we are not in love.'
'So you must find the right man for you,' I stated.
'I know that you assume I would only think of Allen to rule with me,' she smiled, 'and I did too. So when Dryden left, I went to him. That was about a month ago.'
'What did he say?'
'He was hesitant to say anything… but actions speak louder than words,' her face changed to a black stare. Silence fell over the room for several minutes.
'You said you wanted advice?'
Millerna put down her cup of tea. 'I haven't told Allen the truth. I found out last week and I don't know if I can tell him.' Tears fell down her cheek as she placed her hands on her stomach.
I was confused, 'Princess?'
'I want Allen to marry me because he wants to, and for no other reason. He is a knight. I know he would want to do what's right.' Millerna looked straight at me.
'I'm sorry, I don't understand.'
Millerna took my hands in hers, 'I do not want him to marry me just because I am carrying his child.'
End of flashback.
I told her to tell him, that he would do the right thing and marry her out of love anyway. She told him and they're getting married in two weeks."
Hitomi shook her head, "I can't believe it. What did King Aston say?"
"He wasn't too pleased, but he is old and knows that Millerna will not marry anyone else. Asturia needs a king," Van replied.
"Have you spoken to Allen?" Hitomi asked.
Van nodded, "Yes. He assured me that he wouldn't let Millerna raise his child without him. But then he said, 'not again', and I didn't understand. However, I didn't question him."
"I don't think I can lie to you," Hitomi sighed.
Van looked at her, again, confused.
"Prince Chid of Freid is the result of an unbelievable love affair… between Allen and Marlene."