I glanced between them. "Why do I have to choose?" I asked.

"Because the King chose you to do so," said Felix.

I looked up to the balcony, and standing above Rilian was King Lucas. He was looking right at me. I squared off my shoulders and lifted my chin.

"My Lord," I addressed him. "What happens to the one I do not choose?"

King Lucas smiled, leaning forward onto his elbows playfully as he looked down at us.

"Oh, well, I ...