"You'll get better," Ren tried to be positive, her voice shaky with hope. "Maybe the Fae…" She suggested. But the King raised a hand, silencing her gently but solidly. That would never happen.
"The Fae will only grant me one favor, daughter… and that is to end this miserable life. Only their punishment can burn out my sins and there is no blessing better than this." His voice was calm, resolved. "I'm ready to go… after the speech."
Ren froze, her breath catching in her throat. No one had told her. That he was going to the Fae realm, to be punished for marrying a High Fae. To be punished for hiding her, and not being able to keep her safe.
She turned toward Kai, eyes wide. "You knew about this?"
Kai shook his head, a troubled frown creasing his brow. "I'm hearing it now. I thought… I thought he'd wait. At least until you give birth to our children. But it seems he is so eager for his death."
