Chapter 5: Thoughts
Why did the first and last smile that graced Ferdinand’s lips before he died, tug at her heart?
Didn’t she loathe him so much to the point she plotted his death?
Arabella stared at her husband and wondered why he tried to protect her when Valeria fell.
’He escaped to go and save me?
Did he plan to run away with me?
Why would he care if I got slain by the enemy or got burned in the palace?
He never gave a damn about me or our child after I gave birth.’
From his bloodied clothes and staggering steps, she could tell he had a duel with King Icarus. And he barely escaped with his life.
And yet, Ferdinand fought with those who came to kill her and desperately tried to protect her, only to be killed instead.
Why did he do that?
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