Third Trial

Ivy stood up and looked at her husband defiantly and proudly.

"You're just talking to the mother of his child."

"Ah, see? You're finally acknowledging that truth. You're finally acknowledging reality."

Kreiz closed his eyes for a moment, shaking his head.

"You were right, too. We can't have everything. Not you, not me, not that crazy king, not even this person. And me, what I wanted most in the world was you, and I got you your way. For so long. But in the end, it will always be him."

Ivy didn't answer. It wasn't necessary, and besides, it was better that way.

"Are you going to leave me?"

This time Ivy didn't know what to say because she didn't know the answer.