#Chapter 33 Winning over Mother

“Elena, you are very brave…welcome.” King Harvey’s father speaks with quiet respect.

“What the hell do you mean?!” King Harvey’s mother turns to her husband and grabs face with one taloned hand. She squeezes his face in one hand and growls. “What the hell?!”

“He has defended her and her honor. He states the truth. He is king. He has exercised his rights and power as king. We must trust his decision. We have retired from our roles and duties. If his heart is there, and hers is w-!”

“How?!” She howls. “How do you know?! No, no, no!! I will not stand this!”

“Did you not hear her heart, my wife?” King Harvey’s father asks smoothly. “That is why the question was asked.”

King Harvey takes my hand. “Please, we must be alone.”

He guides me away as the two continue to argue, and I don’t even know what to say.

King Harvey looks down at me then smiles.

“What, King Harvey?”

“Do you really need me to defend you, Elena?”

I sigh. He is correct. I held my own against them today. Maybe I don’t even ne