Chapter Ninety-Eight

Emotions running high.

I’m not sure how I got back to the palace. But I was sitting at the dining room table, with a chicken broth soup placed in front of me. Someone had put a blanket around my shoulders and was rubbing my back for comfort. The rich plum and toffee scent was telling me it was Lance, and when I turned to look at his face I see him talking to me.

“Try and eat something angel, it will make you feel better.”

I nod, he’s right, I need to eat something.

As I lift the spoon to my mouth, I look up to see Ricardo and Lorrel arguing in the kitchen. Mav and Tucker are standing by the door looking at me. The arguing continues until I just can’t take it anymore.

“Please don’t kill her?” I ask out loud to the King.

“Aida…” Lance starts to explain how it must be so.

“No, please?”

“Why?” Ricardo walks over to me, his footsteps loud and heavy.

“You’ve taken away the link. Please don’t take her away from her child.” My eyes start to water.

“Aida…” He stops in front of me and