Chapter 53. Murderer

DOVE

“That book was a step forward, something that would take me a little further in discovering the sect. It was my goal to end that darkness, and I had to do it for the sake of my son; he needed to be born into a peaceful home.

“What do you mean, Your Majesty?” Hearing that question certainly gave me chills. I had spoken out loud. I also couldn’t blindly trust that man; I barely knew him, and he could turn out to be a spy trying to deceive me.

“Oh, there are people who don’t want her to live,” I replied, looking directly into his eyes so he would see that I wasn’t afraid.

“I understand. This reminds me a bit… Actually, I don’t think it’s anything, but I’ve been practicing my profession for years, and I had a similar case once when I was just starting.”

“Do you mean the confinement?”

“No, this is the first time I’ve seen something like this. I’m referring to the amputation of the tongue; that’s something I won’t forget.” He closed his eyes; he wa