Ashland's POV:
I mentally groan for the 100th time as my father states his opinion on my love life. Apparently he has decided to make it known, that I'm indefinitely not successful in that area of my life.
I take quick sip from the glass of wine that was situated on the table in front of me. I could feel the glare my father was giving me. Should I care ? Yes. Do I care ? No.
"Young boy, I'm giving you four weeks time, till your 21st birthday to find an lady for this kingdom. I'm not letting the kingdom fall apart just because you are not successful in courting a lady."
I rolled my eyes at his words, I scoffed before standing up. I challenge his stare as I stated my next words. "Perhaps the decision I made is..I don't want an lady at all". I could hear my dad's laughter bounce off the castle walls before he took his next words.
"Your decisions don't worry me. If you can't make one, then I'll will. You, my boy, might be indecisive, but I'm not. I will pick an lady for you if you are incapable of doing so."
I watched as my father exited the dinning hall. I couldn't help but feel the anger arising. All that matters to my father is if I give the kingdom an heir.
I run my fingers through my hair before standing up. I can't help the worrisome thoughts that plague my mind. I need to court an lady fast, or who knows what my father might do.
I need space from this entire kingdom before I lose my sanity. I quickly take long strides towards the stables to fetch my horse.
I'm planning to go to my personal hideaway, thus meaning I don't have to deal with the kingdoms troubles for the time being.
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RomanceWhen the parents of an soon-to-be king pressure their son to court an lady by his 21st birthday or they will arrange an marriage for him. Will he be able to meet their request or be forced into a marriage without love ? ✾ Arielle Hart, the daughter...
