The Rejected Alpha Gold digger

sing voice cut through the quiet Palace

This was the moment she had expected. The weight of the royal crown which was not yet

started even though her fathers body was still col

r but she didn't answer. Once tender and full of love the queens face now appear

speak. With her gaze fixed on her d

hers passing. This is something you are aware of. You alone are capable of leading us

will not marry him" in spite of the raging emotional storm inside of

s a mother second and a queen first and Leo knew her wel

a choice Leo. Stability is necessary for the kingdom. And only Charles is able to supply that.

s breath caught in her throat. She had always thought she c

e on Charles though. Knowing his true intentio

awn her words piercing their relationship

open further upending Leo's world. Charles's tall com

nd him, Leo could sense the icy calculating aura that both men exu

ing, Princess"... but beneath it was a dark avaricious

ere before things got worse and her heart was poun

is not the moment to act disobediently. A decision cannot be delayed any longer by the k

ense gaze fixed itself on Leo. He advanced

ther thinks we ought to get married. It is the kingdoms best course of act

t something I want. For me wealth and power are irrelevant. Charles I'll ne

ening tone," You think this is about your heart Leo?. It has to do with surviving. Your kingdoms sur

r mind twisting in her chest like a dagger. Although she was aware of C

steady even as she felt a wave of panic rise within her. "The kingdom will be destroyed if you marry despite your belief that it will be saved

torted into an unreadable expression. For a brief moment, Leo c

to shape this kingdoms future. Everything we own will be lost

om needed help but not from Charles. Not from s

oppressively heavy. There was no shortcut no route without repercussions. Every

o muttered,"Mother, I will not b

tion. As he talked his voice oozed a fake sweetness an

? You believe you can turn me down?" He moved a step closer. "Either you

accurate. The kingdoms instability would cause it to fall apart if she didn't. Then as thou

he was bearing a burdensome re

d voice. Leo felt his heart

Jude extended the letter to Leo.

threat or a royal decree? Her body was on high alert as her mind raced. Her father

read aloud Leo her voice shaking as the thought occurred to

ine to marry Charles. The coalitions will fall apart. Our wealth will be depleted. Th

here's nothing you can do. A capable leader is required for the kin

ed that she was capable of fighting that she could som

known." I.... This is shocking" Leo muttered. Heartbroken she gazed up at her m

I'm acting in the kingdoms best interests Leo. You'll understand

m away with rage." No. I refuse to participate

his face." It's more than just losing everything. The goa

you lack the fortitude to say n

thing to do. There is no escape. Without Charles assistance the kingdom wou

t with hardly a sound in

prevailed. On the inside however Leo knew she wouldn't,it

first,I need to read the co