Chapter 57

“Are you serious right now”? Avery asked with a tired expression on her face.

“Yes, your majesty”. The guard replied. “Our king waits for you in his chambers”. He said.

“Can you give me a minute here”? Avery requested.

In response, the guard shifted his feet uncomfortably before responding. “Fine, you've got five minutes”. He said.

“Thank you”. Avery replied before turning to Anna. “What am I to do right now”? She asked.

“Looks like you have to honor his invitation”. Anna replied.

“No shit Sherlock''. Avery replied with a roll of her eyes.

Hearing that, Anna chuckled in response. “The fact that you can joke right now should mean that you're coming to terms with the current situation”. She said.

“Not exactly”. Avery replied with a shake of her head. “I am only trying to make myself forget whatever horrors might await me in Dean's chambers”. She said.

Hearing that, Anna gripped Avery's hands gently. “Please take care of yourself”. She said. “and no matter what happens, do whatever he w