Cassandra
As I walked down the hall I felt a weight in my chest. Had the king been serious? Maybe it was because he nearly died. He was not in his right mind right now. I would give it some time and he would be back to his old ways. He didn't truly care about me after all. He was driven by his lust and I was just his current affection. It would pass eventually and he didn't need to be stuck with his poor decision. Perhaps it would be better for me to avoid him? Yet how could I do that? He was my king and I had to do as he liked.
As I arrived at the war room, I waited for my arrival to be announced before I entered. I bowed to the table of men and they waved me forward so I was close enough that they could all hear me.
"Dame Cassandra, the men have indicated that you took on the role of
