Chapter 008 - Trance Breaker

Gideon’s voice breaks me out of my trance and I glance up at him with a small smile. “Thank you, Gideon,” I say.

Queen Marinella looks between the two of us with a doubtful expression on her face. “It seems like there is more to your story than meets the eye.”

Gideon chuckles lightly and reaches for his glass of wine. “There’s nothing more to say, mother,” he says smoothly.

But Queen Marinella doesn’t look convinced. “Well then, how about we play a little game?” she suggests.

I feel a knot form in my stomach as I turn to look at her. What kind of game is she talking about? And why does it sound so ominous?

“What kind of game?” Gideon asks.

“A truth or dare game,” Queen Marinella declares, her eyes still fixed on mine.

The thought of the childish game almost makes my heart leap — that is, in its stupidity. Was I really this gullible that she thinks I will reveal all my secrets in such a foolish game?

“Okay…” I answer, as soft as possible.

Queen Marinella claps her hands togethe