For the next few days, it felt like there were two wars going on. A war within the palace walls and a war outside of it. Whilst Kade and his people were readying the supplies and plans in the office, he'd return home to his estate where a silent battle ensued.
Lina slept in a separate bedroom. She was his rightful First Wife. The only woman he hadn't fed abortion-inducing medicine too, as he would to his occasional flings along time ago. The only woman he'd allow to sire his children.
Lina knew what Kade wanted from her. He wanted to treat her well, to see her indulge in the benefits of his work. He worked hard to give his wife everything she'd need in life. Power. Reputation. Wealth. Kade lacked nothing. Even so, Lina touched nothing of his anymore.
"Princess, please eat something…"
