will marry Adanna,” he said. “Do not ever threaten her again.”
The queen tried another approach. She mentioned Tina, a nobleman’s daughter—beautiful, educated, fit for palace life.
Amadi stopped her.
“It is Adanna,” he said, “or nobody.”
Four market days later, Prince Amadi stood before Mama Ruth’s home with his men behind him. Neighbors gathered. Whispering continue reading …