Adrian turned his head towards her. [color=00aeef]"The notion of me loving someone and at the same time keeping myself on the throne seems to be so important to you,"[/color] he said. [color=00aeef]"But what if my affections belong to a woman not of noble birth? What then? Would I be able to make her queen? Will I be selfish enough to put her on the throne and let her be the mocked and questioned by the nobility and possible even my father? Or should I abdicate the throne to follow my heart?"[/color] he shook his head. [color=00aeef]"If I thought about it, abdicating to Adam would end the unrest among the people. They are divided in their loyalty to me and Adam..."[/color] his voice trailed off in thoughtful silence.