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Chapter 11

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Elvanya's Pov

He said the words again, “Show me your back.”

I had plans to disobey and just say no, but I knew I was dead if I disobeyed. I was dead if I obeyed. Disobedience meant a faster, harder death. I had no choice but to follow the command and die quietly.

I took a shaky breath and slowly turned away from the King. I faced him with my back, keeping my head down. My hair was tied on my neck, but I pulled a few loose strands free. I reached back with both hands and pulled my dark dress co
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