Book 2 -3-

[My Father’s Lies]

Zaiden

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So many things have changed over the course of my marriage to this man. I have learned so much, though; I wish I didn’t. That monster. Even as I write this entry, my heart reels of bitterness and resentment toward him for what he did. His cruelty toward me, no problem. But the atrocious act he committed, that I can never forgive.

It amazes me how my late king and I never saw him for who he is—a tyrant and a murderer. I suppose he is good at hiding his true intentions. One day, recently, I snuck out of my quarters—now known as my prison—needing a late-night snack when I overheard something I shouldn’t have. It floored me. The worst part is I can’t act on it. I needed to think about my unborn child. His safety comes first.

After hearing what I did, I ran back to my room and locked myself away, only allowing the maids inside. I avoided that man like he’s the plague. I only have two days until this baby comes and until then, I must do all I can to protect