THE LIE
Instinctively, she raised her hands to cover her mouth, stifling a scream that threatened to escape.
“I’m sorry, Your Highness,” Scarlet stammered, stepping back. “But I cannot do such a thing,it’s a taboo!” written by Peter's Gracious
A loud slap echoed in the empty courtyard as Afunwa struck her across the face. Scarlet gasped, clutching her cheek in shock.
Afunwa’s eyes were cold and unforgiving as she leaned closer. “Listen to me carefully, Scarlet. I know who you are. You’re the daughter of Mazi Uta from Uloko Kingdom, aren’t you?”