Chapter 7

Ariela

Darkbloom also had him on a leash, so you should stay friendly. Otherwise, my father would make my fate worse. It was already bad enough.

Now the king's gaze slowly moved to me. Every second of it was pure torture because it was clear to me in advance who he was looking for.

His gray eyes met mine and there was not an ounce of kindness in them. His eyes made him seem even more dangerous.

My poor heart was now racing and the fear was great. My body was running on adrenaline, which was useless. I couldn't possibly run away and had to face it.

The king held out his hand to me and said: “Finally come to me, Ariela.” It was strange when this monster of all people said my first name. As if we were friends or acquaintances. I had never met this man.

I kept my shoulders square and masked any emotion within me. With a serious expression on my face, I started moving and would seal my fate. Every step increased the torture and fears f