#Chapter 67 - A Life Exchange

Eloise’s POV Xavier didn’t give me much of a choice last night. Despite his hurtful words and constant reminders that our marriage was nothing more than a contract, that kiss told me something else. I reluctantly agreed to become his queen despite knowing that I didn’t have long to live. Especially as the months passed and I was getting further along in my pregnancy, I was starting to feel more drained by the day. It pained me to think that Xavier still harbored feelings for me. He started coming by more often and making up excuses to see me. Now that he was King, he didn’t have to answer to any other council. During our encounters, I tried to remain as cold as possible and only be civil out of courtesy. Still, a part of me felt drawn to him, so I couldn’t completely prevent myself from being affectionate towards him. Xavier’s making things a lot harder for me… and for himself. As days turned into months, it