Chapter 116. He Won’t Hurt You

DOVE

As could easily be predicted, the news spread that the castle was hosting none other than the missing wife of Cadde, the ruler of an important and successful city. He’d be furious, especially with the king and thus with me, the queen, who had her hidden there. Sallie announced his betrayal, although I didn’t quite believe her words and certainly didn’t want to overburden my husband in his recovery. I told him nothing of the affair so he could recover.

I opened the door and saw the interrogator and Lion standing there, firmly at their posts.

“I’ll be gone for a few hours,” I said, looking to the side to make sure there was no stranger. “I’ll try to clean up your mess.”

This time, I addressed Larry directly so he wouldn’t think I’d go unpunished for everything he caused.

“When you see her, be careful what you believe,” Larry said and smiled.

With that warning in mind, I left without giving it too much importance because this interrogator was ac