“What is it with all these Iron Kings wanting to marry me?”
“He didn't marry you to become king. He became king because he wanted to marry you.”
“Marines either know how to use an iron or they get married [...]. The iron is less dangerous.”
“What do you want, Alvaro?- KristineIkaw. Marry me.- Alvaro”
“Why, if one were Queen, would one ever want to marry? If one is ruler, is it not better to both King and Queen? That is exactly what a woman can do if she remains without a mate.”
“What if I can’t?” I whispered. “What if the Iron King truly is invincible?”“Then we will all die,” said the Elder Dryad, and faded back into her oak. The otherdryads left, leaving me alone with a cat, a prince, and a stick. I sighed and looked down atthe wood in my hands.“No pressure or anything,” I muttered.”