Sakina
F*ck. He couldn’t keep doing that to me. Just when I thought I had a hold on myself, he would send me spiralling again. It was too much for me to bear. Leela followed me out into the gardens.
“Are you alright, Sakina?”
I fought to get my breath back.
“I’m fine, Leela. Truly. Go and have breakfast with your family.”
“Are you sure?” she asked.
I had my back to her, composing myself before I turned to face her. I knew my face was flushed as I turned, but there was little I could do about it now.
“I’m sure, my queen. Thank you for checking up on me,” I said, smiling.
“Queen shmeen,” she said, waving the formality away. “Did Lucien say something to you?”
How did I explain this without making a fool out of myself?
“It was nothing that I didn’t bring upon myself,” I sighe
