Rebellious Princess
She was my queen.
But my mind drifted back to the dark dungeon where I had last seen her.
Her face was ghostly pale, with faint, bruise-like shadows beneath her collarbone.
The vibrant fire in her eyes was replaced with a cold, terrifying emptiness.
Guilt tore at me. I tried to tell myself she was safe, that my men would make sure she was taken care of.
But I didn't dare pull her collar away to look at the bruises. I just ordered my men to have her checked by a doctor.