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Amun nodded towards the door and said, "Let's go to my office, we can talk there undisturbed." I looked at him confused, pointed around, and asked, "Not here?" There was no one present other than us, so no one could disturb or eavesdrop.

"Just come with me." He said this in a commanding tone, so I replied annoyed, "You're neither my king nor my boss, so you can't give me orders."

He rubbed the bridge of his nose and took a deep breath. I had the job of annoying him perfectly.

"Davina, please come with me." His voice sounded far too nice, which is why it left a bitter aftertaste. However, I remained calm and nodded. Another uprising would be a waste of time. He replied briefly and succinctly, "Thank you."

Amun turned around and started walking. I followed him like a good puppy.

To shine in his role as a gentleman, he held the door open for me. After a sigh, I hurried past him in thanks.

I walked a few steps further but then stopped because I had no idea where his office even was.

Amun