Chapter 33: Her tears

King Edward didn't say anything, but when I saw how his forehead creased, it seemed like he didn't like what I had told him. Marcus scowled and gently massaged his temple before he deeply sighed.

I couldn't understand why what I had said was such a big deal. I was only thinking about my safety because the woman who attacked me was an assassin. There might be another strong werewolf sent to kill me. They were desperate, and I didn't know why they wanted to eliminate me.

Perhaps they were mad at my father; he was an Alpha who had more enemies. My father was ruthless but soft when it came to Ashra. I was the one who always mistreated me, and he turned blind whenever he witnessed his lovely daughter hurting me.

"Your Majesty, I know I don't have the right to ask you a little favor." My tone became soft and sweet. I held his hand, scared he might not let me hold him. I placed his hand on my cheek, closing my eyes while kissing it, too. My heart thumped so rapidly that I couldn't stop over