Piper continued telling Ford the story of the king, and maiden as she snuggled into his arms.
“She was in love with the king of her land. He was known across many lands and his fame was unending. People came from miles around just to see him and listen to stories of his great battles waged against ruthless tyrants of other lands. He was kind, and she always admired him for the love he gave to his people. She would hide when he was in the city streets to just get a sight of him, too shy to approach. When there were rumors of darkness taking over the land, the king found out the warlock’s curse was a result of it.”
“Why didn’t she just seek his help?”
“His own pride made him want to capture her, only to save his land. The king fought the land of the warlock and found her. He made the girl
