07. The Servant Lie

I backed to the corner as King Max advanced towards me. My heart hammered against my chest as I gazed at him.

What will he do now?

What did I get into again? I asked myself. It felt like I was suddenly in a lion's den. I felt like I was the prey and he was the hunter.

I hesitated. "You're scaring me, Your Highness," I could not help but say.

I stopped when my back hit the wall. Dead end. Breathing was getting difficult.

"That's what I am doing, River," he whispered against my ears. "You're a lamb who did not know what she was doing when she entered the wolf's den. It was your desire to have revenge on Alpha Erik. Without even knowing what kind of person I am. Your thirst for your revenge drives you to me."

It was true. I had a little knowledge about the alpha king and all of them were rumors from the servants themselves. Baseless rumors without proof of their authenticity.

I had zero interaction with him.

"I know the rumors are true, Your Highness."

I squinted when he suddenly imp