Alexander
I stare at my father, waiting for him to burst out laughing and tell me that it was all a joke, that's he's only messing with me before he announces that he wants to step down and I can take the throne. I’m not sure why, since it’s not even close to April Fools today, but after being King for so long his old mind must be working in a strange way. I knew they always wanted me to have a wife, a partner before taking over as King, but I also thought they will let this stupid rule go once I'm ready and they want to retire.
“Alex?” My mother threads carefully. I notice her delicate hand coming in my direction and I dodge it, glaring at her. Why do I have the feeling that my father wasn't kidding in his proposal?
“Have you both lost your goddamn minds?” I start, but neither of my pa
