Lyra's pov

I didn't feel good about this meeting, but I knew I couldn't deny it, even though this was a fake marriage that was now officially part of the royal family in the eyes of many.

As soon as I walked into the garden, I spotted a pavilion, where some women sat and I heard a voice say.

“I agree with my mate’s choice, no matter how absurd it may be, I believe he had his very own reason for doing the things he did,” a voice muttered and it took me a second to realize who that was ...