Katherine staggered backwards, the force of Arthur's words hitting her, piercing her like a knife in her heart. He didn't just do that to her, she thought but the mate bond that binded them together, in a tight embrace started loosening. Katherine felt as the thick invisible rope sever. She gasped at what was happening, her eyes widening as it slowly filled with tears.
"Arthur." She whispered, her eyes growing red. "Stop." She pleaded as she attempted to approach him but her feet stood cold. Katherine cried at the pain, the embarrassment and the hatred she felt in her heart. She watched as the village people, those low lives nod their heads in satisfaction at what their king did. She observed in horror as the guard that was by her side, walked with purpose towards the king, standing by h
