"My father didn't punish me. At least not that time," he said. "I've atoned for my sins. Truly now. I won't have any nightmares of home anymore. So you and the baby have my undivided attention now."
"Want to tell me about that choice in your kingdom?" he was actually curious. That, and he wanted to be distracted from the pain in his side.
He thought he wasn't hearing her correctly. "You want to carry my name? Like getting married?" he hadn't really thought about that. But he knew he loved her. "I'd be honored to give you my name. To become your husband." He paused "Preferably before the baby comes."