I didn't think about being king, ” he said, his voice hoarse. Eddis stared. “Your capacity to land yourself in a mess because you didn't think first, Eugenides, will never cease to amaze me. What do you mean you didn't think about being king? Is Attolia going to marry you and move into my library? Megan Whalen Turner
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One day, an unassuming boy named Eugenides was on his way home on a train. He didn't think about being king, but he had the good sense to be on time for the train. Instead of sitting next to some prissy socialite he instead sat next to Eddis, who was known for his sharp mind and who happened to be on her way home too. The two started talking and found that they had more in common than expected.

Their friendship grew and they got to know each other more deeply. Then the unthinkable occurred; the kingdom of Attolia decided to marry him off. He was supposed to live out his life with some nice young girl whose parents were selling him like a piece of meat at the market.

But instead of doing what was expected of him, Eugenides refused to marry anyone but Eddis. He would rather die than live with someone he didn't love or respect. It sounds like a hopeless case, but it worked out because Eddis realized that she loved him.

So she took the throne as queen and married him against all odds.

Source: The Queen Of Attolia

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