Thea's pov "How do you know?" My soul was surprised. "I am assuming your conversation about marriage didn't go well with him!" He answered. *Breath "Ralph won't go against Father's words!" My voice explained. "So you failed your task, Thea!" Disappointment flashed in his eyes. *Gulp "Are you going to punish me?" My lips inquired. . . He gently tucked my hair behind my ear and whispered. "Do you want me to punish you?" "No!" "Then I won't punish you!" My eyes widened at his words. "Ralph already punished you, so I think that's enough for today!" His anger was extremely calm. "But you know what?" His fingers rubbed his forehead. . . "Only I have the right to punish my princess!" An evil look perked up his red glowing eyes. "What do you mean?" "Let's go to the royal pal