Chapter 183

The king took two steady steps towards Danika. Before Baski could comprehend what his next actions would be, the king raised his hand.

Baski didn't think. She had no time to think.

“No, please! Not the collar! She's pregnant! Not the collar. She's pregnant!” Baski screamed instinctively.

But it was too late.

It was too late the minute they opened the storeroom door and stepped into this place.

It was too late, for he did it before she could get the words out. The king put his finger on the red button of the collar on Danika's neck...and pressed it. Twice. At the same time.

The shock from the collar that went through Danika's body was unspeakable. The pain was so excruciating she couldn't scream. Her legs turned to water, and she fell, convulsing repeatedly. Soft pitiful whimpers left her mouth.

The king snapped his head towards Baski, eyes so chilly they looked like they were made of blue frost, pinned hers. “What did you just say to me?”