Isabella I noticed that a few people had started leaving the dining hall, so I seized the opportunity to flee. I got up and bowed to the King and Queen and thanked them for the sumptuous meal and their warm welcome. I pushed back my chair, excused myself, and said goodnight to the rest of the table while Queen Selena pulled me for a hug "Good night my daughter." She said and planted a kiss on my forehead. I didn't know how to react to her motherly affection towards me, I just smiled and did my best to make a noble exit. All I wanted was to be in the comfort of my room where I won't be able to see those emerald-colored eyes that burned with fury. I had barely left the dining hall when I felt something grab me roughly on my arms and slammed my back against the wall, and I fo

