Mariel: Heiress to the Throne. Love by Will

Everything was decided from the day of my birth. I was the king’s beloved daughter, the sole heir to the throne. Even the question of my marriage seemed settled—an appropriate candidate chosen in advance, with wisdom, by status and position.

I was supposed to become a happy wife, a wise ruler under the guidance of my father and with the support of advisers. But one day changed everything… and only one will.

Now I must figure out who is friend and who is enemy, who I can give my heart to, and who should be locked away in a dungeon. The most important thing is not to make a mistake…

— Execute him, madam?

I slowly lifted my eyes to the guards. And immediately shifted my gaze to the one they were holding.

He looked at me without blame, but also without submission.

Should I give the order for his execution?

— Well, then— the traitor’s lips curled into a bitter, half-smile. — Order it, madam…

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