King Robert
King RobertFrom the shadows my trusted ally steps into the light. A smile stretches my lips, and I reach for her. She comes into my arms, even though I know she hates my touch. I kiss her forehead, then her cheek, and at last her neck.
“It worked,” she whispers, tension in her voice.
I nip her shoulder. “Like a charm.”
She’s breathing, but not in pleasure, in disgust. I soak it in. “So now it’s done.”
I smile as I lick her collarbone. “Hardly.”
She stiffens. “What do you mean? You unlocked her powers. She gave up the throne. You both have what you always wanted.”
My hands move before I can process my actions, shoving her onto the ground. “Have you lost your mind?”
mindShe flinches as I step closer, expecting a blow, but I hold back. “I’m sorry. I won’t hurt you.” Straig
