Contract marriage: I am the daughter of my husband's enemy
And when the queen moves, she’s not in danger.
She is the danger.
“You know, there’s something so remarkable about a pawn being the one to checkmate a king.”
He turns to me with a smirk like he expected nothing less. Yes, I’d go to his gala.
I’d continue their game.
“After all,” I take one step closer. “Step by step, a pawn can become a queen.”
He doesn’t reply, just gives me a short nod like I’d just passed a test and left.
When he does, I release a heavy breath, placing a hand on my beating heart and replaying each moment.