I froze instantly. My heart was pounding in my chest as more men came to stand behind the King. We had nowhere to run too, no way to leave without running past the King and his men. Maximus seemed to realize this as well as he positioned himself between me and his father. The tension in the air was thick as I glanced at those behind the king.
“Why did you follow us?” Maximus asked sternly, a touch of a growl laced his voice as he braced himself.
“You’ve been avoiding your responsibilities all day.” The King said as he crossed his arms over his chest. “I know it's not easy, but we all had to do it, once Brandy and her have their offspring, you can go to her anytime you like.” The King said as he gestured to me. I allowed myself my own glare towards the king. How dare he think of me as se
