chapter nine

[ IN WHICH SHE MEETS THE KING ]

The doors are pulled open by two guards standing on each side, and I step into the throne room.

I'm first greeted by the aroma of food.

My eyes then falls to the long, rectangular table, separating the King and I, keeping us at a distance of at least two meters. On the table, different kinds of meals have been arranged. The insane amount of food available is more than enough for just two people. I begin to wonder if there's a third party joining us soon. Or maybe he does eat this much. Having wings grow out of your back must require a large intake of food.

I look to the King seated on his throne.

He has no crown on, but he has a shirt on this time.

I ask myself: why doesn't he have a crown on? How long has he been on the throne? Who put him in the position of King? And is anyone going to take over? So many questions left unanswered, hopefully for now.

Something flashes in my peripheral vision, and my eyes snap to the left. That's when I notice the