Elvanya's Pov
He said the words again, “Show me your back.”
I had plans to disobey and just say no, but I knew I was dead if I disobeyed. I was dead if I obeyed. Disobedience meant a faster, harder death. I had no choice but to follow the command and die quietly.
I took a shaky breath and slowly turned away from the King. I faced him with my back, keeping my head down. My hair was tied on my neck, but I pulled a few loose strands free. I reached back with both hands and pulled my dark dress collar down hard. I pulled it past my shoulder blades and exposed the mark.
The cold air hit the spot. I felt the skin there tighten, i just waited and stood like I was condemned.
The silence in the huge room was heavy. I heard his slow footsteps on the stone floor. He was coming toward me, co
