Chapter 10: Tension - Lemuel

“CIRCE! Get the fuck away from him,” he says menacingly, moving between her and me. I’m not sure what’s going on, but the sound of his voice is sending delightful chills down my spine, and I’d rather it didn’t.

“So he’s the one you’re claiming is your animai,” she says, glancing at me with disgust.

“You have no business in the Royal Suite, and I don’t ever want to see you up here again, now get the fuck out,” he spits harshly. I see he hates this woman’s guts, which I won’t ever admit out loud is actually very comforting to know.

“It’ll break your parent’s hearts when they learn of how you’re treating me,” she says sadly.

“Cry me a fucking river, now get out,” he says through clenched teeth, “Cole!” he shouts.

In an instant, a figure covered head to toe in exquisite armour enters the room, “You called for me, Your Highness,” he greets.

“See to it that Circe is escorted away from the suite, and I don’t want to see her back here, near me or my animai, is that clear?” he orders.

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