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[Rose Swan]

Isabella looked at her. "I... I don't know either. I don't want to be alone, and I don't want him to be alone, but... I don't want the children to be alone. I don't know what I want besides the fact I want us all to be together. I feel so stupid and wish I could undo it... I want to go back... I want to be with my family, all of them... And I feel terrible for ruining that, because it's all my fault..." Tears slid from her eyes. She had to make a choice she never wanted to make: her husband or her family.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"Well, things are the way they should be, but Kona does not have to die yet. His true time is ten years from now, and he will go peacefully. He cannot choose between you or your children, but one of you must. Can you wait for him, Isabella? You won't be alone, I can make you a Ward until he's ready to go if you like."

[Rose Swan]

Isabella wasn't so sure. "I don't know... I really don't... I don't want him to choose. The children don't deserve it, but... I don't want to make the decision for him. But... what are the consequences for each of these choices? What happens if he goes now and what happens if he goes later?" Maybe that'll help her choose the lesser of two evils.

[Taiylor Wallace]

"There is no true consequence that will change much. Certainly, the blow of losing two royals in one day, and two parents in one day will affect the people and country, but either way, Rogal will take the throne soon as Kona will step down if he lives. If you were to ask me... I think the children have had enough heartbreak for one day."

[Rose Swan]

Isabella knew she was right. "But... What about him? How badly will he take it?" she asked her. She was still afraid. Nothing would change that. "Will he... Will he find someone else? If he does... I don't want to stay and watch me get replaced..."