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ISABELLE’S POV

“Till now you have seen my love but now you will see the wrath of King Eric Leonor. I tried to be good with you but I think you will not understand the importance of my love without going through suffering and pain”. King says angrily. I cry louder at his words.

I look at him with my tear-filled eyes and blurry vision. In his eyes, for the first time, I see a glimpse of that cruel king about whom everyone used to talk about. In his eyes, I see rage and the thirst to punish me for disobeying him. I wish I could do something to calm his anger down. I wish I had not said those words. I wish I had not disobeyed him. Now I have no other option than to regret my actions.

“Get up, Isabelle”. He orders angrily. His voice was so cruel, cold, and filled with anger. I got a shiver down my spine after hearing his order. What is he going to do with me now? I hope he is not planning to beat me. I have heard that the king cuts the tongue of those who say a word against them. I pray