[ 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.
[ She looks up at him as he pulls her chin up. She can't help but smile a little at his words. He's concerned for her. Worried about her.
She nods her head. ]
I do want this. I love him, d'Artagnan. I don't doubt that. In fact, the reason he waited so long to ask me was because I wanted to be certain we did this for love and not duty. [ She gives a slight laugh. ] Trust me. He asked me to marry him the day I knew who he was. he wasn't shy about. I made him wait, I promise.
I just... [ She dips her head and nuzzles his shoulder a bit. ] I wish I didn't have to leave you to move in with him. I'm selfish that way.
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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.
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She nods her head. ]
I do want this. I love him, d'Artagnan. I don't doubt that. In fact, the reason he waited so long to ask me was because I wanted to be certain we did this for love and not duty. [ She gives a slight laugh. ] Trust me. He asked me to marry him the day I knew who he was. he wasn't shy about. I made him wait, I promise.
I just... [ She dips her head and nuzzles his shoulder a bit. ] I wish I didn't have to leave you to move in with him. I'm selfish that way.
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Alina.
[ He takes her hand, holding it gently. ]
I want to see you happy. That's all. I promise, I'll still be here for you.
[ He promises that, not knowing how quickly he'll have to leave her with no warning at all. ]