Chapter 16

Danika’s heart skipped three beats. She didn’t need this now. She was barely recovered from the things the king had done to her five moon-nights ago.

Karandy was still waiting for her to give him permission so that he could use her body for his carnal satisfaction whenever or however he wanted.

“But I have to work the mines,” Danika tried to protest. She didn’t want to be alone with him.

“Oh, you’ll still work the mines. Make no mistake about that, Priiiiincess!” His hand shot out, and he took her arm forcefully. “But first, we’re going to have that conversation!” As he dragged her forward, Danika shrugged her arm away from his grip, then walked right behind him in defeat. Karandy faced forward and breathed out triumphantly. He needed five minutes with her, just for now.

The chief maid, Baski, had brought orders from the king that no one should disturb his slave several days ago, and because of that, the former princess hadn’t worked the mines and he hadn’