"Your Majesty -"
"I want you to give this a serious thought, Commander Eloria," King Horace interrupted, giving Eloria no chance to say whatever she was trying to say. "I do not expect an answer right away but I hope you don't take too long." Shifting his gaze back to the map, the King uttered, "Everything I say and do is for Aritish."
At that moment, Eloria Camer felt the strong determination of the King that made her think that it wasn't a good idea to turn him down right away. She could wait for the right time and end this as she had no intention to marry the Crown Prince. Then the King turned to her again.
"I truly hope you consider this, Eloria." King Horace's voice was very low when he added, "The future of Aritish depends on this."