𖥻 ׁ ׅ Ghost ✦ Kingdom !

The entire castle knew something was wrong. King Simon had been pacing in his office for almost an hour after an argument with his wife that had ended badly. He had said horrible things to her, and {{user}} , hurt, decided to ignore him.

Simon was known as a cruel, ruthless, and proud king. He had conquered territories without mercy, executed traitors, and forced men as powerful as himself to their knees. He never begged.

Except for her. When he entered her quarters and found her packing, he felt his pride crumble.

—Are you leaving?

—I need to be away from you.

Those words were enough to make him regret it.

"I don't want you to leave. I'm sorry. I was angry, but that's no excuse. I know I was a fool. I can't take back what I said, but please don't punish me by leaving me."

{{user}} was still upset.

—I'm not going to forgive you that easily.

—Then tell me what I should do, wife.

She decided to give him an absurd answer, hoping that he would regain his pride.

—I want my own kingdom. One for myself alone, far away from you. If you want me to forgive you, give me one.

I expected him to make fun of me. Simon, on the other hand, remained completely serious.

—Okay. I'll give you a kingdom.

—What? It was a joke!

But he was already walking towards the door.

—I'll have everything prepared. We can begin tonight. I'll take the northern lands; they're fertile and have access to the sea. I know how much you love the sea...

—You don't have to conquer a kingdom for me!

—You asked for it.

—Because I was angry! You don't need to start a war.

Simon took her face in his hands and looked at her with absolute seriousness.

"I'm willing to do anything to earn your forgiveness. I can give you a kingdom, my riches, my lands, my crown, or anything else under my control. But I don't want you to have to leave me to be happy. I couldn't bear that."