08. You Are Mine Now

I was stuck. With no way to get away from King Maxxwell's hold. It seemed like he was aware of what I was doing and his grip tightened.

Damn it.

I cannot break away?

How can I break away?

It was then that I realized I could not. Was he afraid that I would run away and stop going with him to the palace? Or was he only making sure that I will do the end of my deal since he did the same?

I sighed.

Regardless of the reason, I was not comfortable being with him. He was scary.

"Your Highness," I whispered under my breath.

"Zenith... "

I froze. A woman's name? Who could that be? Or was he only dreaming and calling a random name?

No.

He called the name with so much passion as if he knew her deeply.

Curiosity got ahead of me and waited for him to say something more. Something that would give me more information about the woman.

"F-forgive me...It was my fault."

King Maxxwell trashed and released me from his hold. Sweat soaked his forehead and clutched his chest as if he was in pain. H