Serynity

Mikado was not exactly shocked by the other man's behavior, but he was livid nonetheless. "You expect me to give my unborn child and future wife over to my brother while I almost immediately marry a random women I have never even met, let alone love?" His voice was low, his eyes dark as he looked straight at his superior without fear.
In a split second, Mikado's father was on his feet once more, staring into his son's eyes, his own burning with fury. "No, Mikado. I expect you to do as I say."
Mikado's own eyes flashed. "And suppose The Lady does not wish to marry Halcyon rather than I. Suppose she lets it slip that we were engaged months ago. Or even that she is pregnant with my child?"
The king was on the verge of exploding, it seemed. "Are you, the prince, threatening me, the king?!"
Mikado shrugged nonchalantly. "I wouldn't call it threatening, per-say. Rather, a risk made known to you so that you may keep from springing a trap upon yourself."
"Fine. You may have your wife. But do not think this is the end." The king seemed to take comfort in his own words. "You will use her just as we planned, you hear?" He smiled almost menacingly. "In fact, this may be more beneficial than I first assumed."