"Father, I should have listened to you, but please, do not abandon me. I will do as you say. I will be well-behaved and not cause you any trouble. I will be as quiet as a mouse. Please, take me with you," Freya said, tears streaming down her face.
Joel chose not to answer since the decision was final. He could not go against what Edward ordered now, or he would risk his place at the king's side.
For once, Freya needed to face the consequences of her actions. It was long overdue that she was punished, and it was partly Joel's fault.
The door opened, and in walked Nigel.
"What has become of this family?" Nigel asked, not sparing Freya a glance. "Why was no one guarding her door at night to stop her from making a foolish decision?
"No one needed to guard her door. Freya should have been wise," Joel replied
"Well, there is nothing we can do now to change it. Dear sister, how does it feel to be the woman of the crown prince?"
