Chapter 47

Emery was about to throw a tantrum and was planning to attack him if only she was not injured and in pain because without her permission, the king touched her while she was unconscious. No one in their right minds would let that slide. Who knows? He might have done something she was not aware of, at least, that was what she had in mind.

However, the king seemed to have seen through her and said, “Don’t try to talk me out of this, Emery. Have your rest and gather your thoughts. When the sun rises, you will have to tell me everything.”

After saying that, he got out of the cell and locked her up again before going through the documents laid at the long table. He wanted to rush the queen’s confession but he knew that she needed more rest. At least, he would like to give that to her before breaking the news that he had come to a decision of removing her from her current position. It was barely even a month after their wedding but if Lady Hazel could convince Emery to willingly step down,