Lauralye looked at him when he sat down, telling her if he took the throne he would need someone to stand next to him, be with him through it all. She started to shake her head, "I can't be that person... Not with my own throne to take..."

She took his hand in her's and held it for a moment, "No matter how much I want to be that person..." She met his eyes, "I love you.... I do... I would give up so much for you... I have.... But... I need to take my throne back... Give my people the ruler they deserve, not my father and surely not David...."