Freya's voice was raspy as she spoke. "Micah, we've had a good time together these past few weeks, haven't we?"

She stepped closer to him, tilting her head up to meet his gaze since he was much taller. His sharp features, like a perfectly sculpted work of art, were exactly the kind Freya was obsessed with. Micah pressed his lips together, his mind drifting back to their time together. It had indeed been enjoyable.

Freya had never thrown tantrums and she was always considerate of him. But the weight of responsibility on his shoulders was immense. He was leading the Yaren Tribe people, and much of his future would be dedicated to them. In the end, wouldn't he be neglecting Freya?

"Freya, you agreed to a month. People should keep their promises," Micah said quietly, trying to use the idea of honoring commitments to steer her away from further attachment.

Freya felt her throat tighten, her heart squeezed painfully. They say time reveals true feelings. Micah had seen her sincerity, yet he remained so stubborn!

Her breathing grew heavier. "Micah, it's true you're the leader of Yaren Tribe, and you're committed to helping our people progress. But you need a life, too. Just because you're a leader doesn't mean you can't marry."

knew that was true, but the memory of his father's guilt over neglecting his mother still haunted him. He

month is all I can offer

about what you said. I

build a better Yaren Tribe. We can both be busy with our work, serving the people. How could you feel guilty then? "If

words, spoken so calmly and with such determination, left Micah stunned. Freya was willing to give up so much just to be with him, even her dreams of motherhood. When Micah remained silent, Freya thought he did not believe her. "If

hand. "You don't need to go

this conversation, Freya had already put in so much effort trying to win him over during the month they had agreed on, and he had hoped for some peace. But here she was,

frustration, Freya did not press the

on a honeymoon. Originally, they planned to leave Orion with Pharaoh, but Freya stepped in, patting her chest confidently. "Leave Orion

planning on staying in Birkham for

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