Steffan just couldn't believe what was happening. He returned to his Kingdom with promises of destroying any Dark Creature that threatened the safety of his people and the first one was within his own bedchaimbers. What she could do? Chain her and burn her? Perhaps he could do that....but would it be the wise choice? And most importantly...could he do it?
In the end, he took his choice.
"Please...don't cry..." the King said as he took her outreached hand "I cannot stand seen you crying." He knew he might seem weak at that moment, but Irena was not a sacrifice he was willing to make.