The king closed his book, and turned his attention to his mistress. "My slave do not manipulate me, Scarlett. She has not been manipulative, and if she is, it is left for me to find out. I haven't found out, and so, it will only be an accusations you make without basics." He isn't believing her...!? "But, my king---"She began again. "Let the subject drop." He ordered calmly, never one to raise his voice. He never has to. Scarlett snapped her mouth shut, raging in her mind. He's shutting her out now? He wouldn't even listen to the things she has to say! "Your wish is my command, Your Highness." She bowed her head, biting her lips so hard to keep the words in. He picked up his book again and opened it. The silence stretched as he began going through the book again. Scarlett hovered over him, wanting to share this moment with him. He writes, reads and works with Lyra....the one thing she can't do. She hated it! She tried to see the words but it might as well be written in China.
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