An Unexpected Proposal

August 27, 2020

“Why are you hesitating?”

“…”

“You’re not having second thoughts, are you?”

“…”

“Sijna is still back there. If you keep making this difficult for me, I can’t guarantee Lady Morco’s life.”

Sirin pushed Alicia forward.

Biting her lip, Alicia hesitated but eventually climbed into the carriage. She wanted to run—but she couldn’t. Every servant they had passed on the way had been cut down in a single stroke by Sirin.

My life doesn’t matter…

Alicia carefully placed a hand over her stomach. Sirin might have been acting respectful now, but there was no telling when that might change.

“A snowstorm is approaching. We should leave quickly.”

“…”

“I see. You don’t even wish to speak to me anymore.”

Sirin smirked and took a seat beside her. Alicia curled into herself, clutching her stomach protectively. The rattling of the carriage wheels was more terrifying than anything.

Someone, anyone—please, find me. Please.

Alicia pressed her hands together in silent prayer.

She had never believed in gods, but now, in her desperation, she found herself seeking them.

The image of Lady Morco, battered and bleeding yet still trying to protect her, refused to leave her mind.@@novelbin@@

“There’s no point in waiting for His Grace. He won’t come for you.”

“…”

“No, I should say—he isn’t coming for you.”

“…”

“His Grace has abandoned you.”

“Shut up.”

Alicia growled through clenched teeth.

But Sirin only chuckled, as if amused by her resistance.

“You may find comfort in believing otherwise, but it’s the truth. His Grace made a deal with my master.”

He offered the child in your womb.

Sirin’s gaze dropped to Alicia’s stomach.

The scene had been staged to perfection, with Sijna left behind to serve as a witness. She would stall for time, ensuring there were no interruptions.

Now all that remained was to break Alicia, to make her cooperate willingly.

“…His Grace would never do that to Lady Morco.”