Lucien's midnight grey eyes pierced her trembling body. He slowly stood up, gazing coldly at her.
"I– I am– I am sor– Sorr–"
"Take off your clothes."
Her eyes widened. Prince Lucien's eyes didn't soften, his jaw clenched.
"Wh– What?"
"Take off your clothes. Now!" He ordered, showing no hint of pity in his eyes. Athalia's heart dropped.
Her eyes began to burn as she brought her shaky hand to the neck of her gown, clutching it as if for protection.
She then mumbled, "Your Majesty, please do not do this—"
"There are far more desirable bodies in the kingdom of Thembelo, and I don't need to stoop so low to see yours."
He said curtly, turning around to stride to the bathroom door.
Athalia c****d her head in confusion, hearing a few clicks in the bathroom and then the sound of running w
