Chapter 42

Jasmine

I twisted the doorknob and slowly opened the door.

All the suspicion and doubts faded away soon as the face of King Elijah came into my view. He had this cold expression draped over his features like all the other time but what was he doing here at this hour?

"Your Majesty," I said surprised, and bowed in front of him to show respect.

"Can I come inside, Ms.Jasmine?" He asked.

"Sure," I hastily moved away from the door.

He stepped inside, his eyes looking around the room as if inspecting everything.

"So, this is your room?" He asked.

"Actually, I and Lucien, Micheal, and Archer stay here— It's our room."

He seemed surprised by my answer, the doubt shading his eyes for some reason.

"So you all have moved in together, great," His tone told it that he could be anything but not pleased with the response he got from me.

I did not know what to say except for standing there like a mute puppy.

Being thoroughly aware of the dislike King Elijah had stored for me I knew it, nothing I say