GLORIA’S POV “Your highness- where are we going?” I asked after we walked out from the dining hall. “It’s been a while since we met; I was wondering if you would like to visit the main palace garden.” Huh? At this hour? But- “Your highness, why are your hands shaking? Is it because of what the high priest said? If so, please don’t concern yourself with it. I know my mistake, and I have decided to think of it as God’s way to punish me. I-,” the concubine suddenly grabbed hold of my neck, which startled me. Will the concubine, hurt me? “Stop degrading yourself. What’s the point of giving you a noble title if this is how you view yourself?! Gloria used your title to your heart's content! Don’t lower yourself for that disgusting human being just because he’s a priest! He doesn’t have

