Chapter 230

The king got up from his dining chair, walked towards Danika, then urged her to her feet with his hand on her shoulder. Then he led her to the bed. “I will call Angie to come and apply acupuncture again—”

“It's already late at night, my king. He needn't make such a journey at this time of the night because of a backache that only relieves occasionally. I'll be fine,” she responded, sitting down obediently at the spot he wanted her to.

“Zariel.” His hand held her fist to stop her from beating her back.

The door opened, and the guard rushed inside. “Yes, Your Highness.”

“Tell the cook to boil water and have the maids bring it to my chambers once it's hot. Tell Baski to go out to the stream—I do not say the river; she should go down to the stream and fetch me a bowl of cold water from the side facing north,” he commanded without taking his eyes away from Danika.

“As you wish, Your Majesty!” The guard turned and hurried out of the door.

“Undress,