The Shrewd King
He gently touches my chin before he whispers, “I love you, Kaiya.”
But those are words that I don’t believe anymore. Instead of responding to that, I say, “Good luck on your duties, my King.”
There is an exasperated groan from him. Still, he lets me go and leaves the room.
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As Theo had promised, two guards arrive for me. But not only that, he also sent a new handmaid who will help me with dressing, eating, and generally taking care of myself. Her name is Meeghan Pierce, a plain-looking woman in her early thirties. Her straight black hair is always tied at the back, which makes her appear neat. She’s one of the slaves that Theo has freed and received the Pierce's last
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