The Lycan's Bargain
I closed the book with a gentle thud, letting out a disgruntled breath.
"What's wrong?" King Karl's voice cut through the room, and I flinched, startled. I had thought he was asleep.
Taking a deep breath, I made to answer. "None of the books here have any pictures." I replied, displeasure seeping into my voice.
The king's gaze flickered to me, his eyes glinting in the dark. "You keep looking for picture books. Why?" he muttered, his voice low.
I hesitated, feeling a flush rise to my cheeks. "That's because I don't know how to read," I admitted, my voice barely above a whisper.