[ He wraps her up closely, drawing her against him. He doesn't want her to feel bad.

This is strange. She should be telling him this like it's a happy thing. It ought to make her happy. He squeezes her hand. ]

Alina.

This is what you want, isn't it? Marrying this man. [ He reaches down, finding her chin and lifting her head up to look at him. ] Prince or not. Whether you think it's best, or not. You need to marry for love, not out of duty. I've seen how unhappy a wife can be when it's not for love.