Claimed By Labête: The Beast
I didn’t just act like a monster to her, I was a monster.
She bowed immediately.
“Your majesty.”
The title cut deeper than a blade would.
“Elysia,” I said quietly. “Please, can we talk?”
“I’m busy, your majesty,” she said, her voice low, controlled, and respectful in a way that hurt. “Tonight has to be perfect.”
Her eyes moved past me to a servant who stood too close to a noble.
“Everything is perfect, Elysia. You’ve seen to that. Please, just a moment. I need to speak with you.”