The King’s Seduction
My mouth is dry as I get to my feet, quivering as I approach his body.
The paper is as soft as silk as I pull it from his pocket, folding it open to exam the beautiful handwriting sprawled across it.
You're welcome, King.
I draw in a long, steady breath. I need to get out of here.
Stuffing the paper into my own pocket, I take off at a steady run down the path, not stopping until I’m back on estate grounds. I don’t allow myself to properly breathe until the manor is in my few, tall lamp lights guiding me down the gravel path. I could throw up right now, if I allow myself to think...instead, concentrate on finding someone, anyone to report this to.