"I can only hope the love you've shown your wives and concubines is genuine. But if I'm wrong and that day ever comes, I'll accept that I made a mistake and choose wisely in my next lifetime. But despite our differences, I doubt my counterpart would let me go through the same experience again. So, you'll have to deal with her too, and that won't be easy."
Her voice softened with emotion as she finished speaking.
"Are you confessing your feelings, or are you threatening me?" Orion asked sternly. Yet he didn't withdraw his hand as Ilse held it firmly in place.
"Can't I do both? Love and fear are two of the greatest emotions known to all. If I fail to capture your heart, then at least I'll know I tried my best," Ilse responded.
