"The tables had turned. My voice rang with a confidence I did not feel. Noorah had no way of knowing if I possessed the behind-the-scenes power that could accomplish my threats. She would celebrate if her son divorced me; she would be mortified if I were the one to seek a divorce. It is difficult, but not impossible, for a woman in Arabia to divorce her husband. Since my father was a prince closer in blood to our first king than Kareem's father, Noorah had a moment of fear that I could be successful in my claim to call for Muneer's punishment. She had no knowledge that my father would more likely turn me out of our home for my imprudence, and that I would have nowhere to turn."

-Adapted from 'Princess' by Jean Sasson, Bantam Books.

Do read this book, if you are interested in customs and things like that. You may borrow the book from me if you want. Only applicable to AJCians, since I see you people like everyday. =D