Chapter 266

“For one, King Lucien would never want to be seen in a crowd as part of the crowd—he tends to stand out a lot amidst the crowd. Secondly, he will not want to be there while I choose another man for my life and my bed. Thirdly and most likely,” she faced Baski. “The King Lucien I know would never leave his throne empty and vulnerable to journey to Mombana just to see me because he has no one to look after the throne and his people. He would never want to endanger his people. No king wants that,” she finished in a sad, whispered undertone.

Sadness crossed Baski’s features because she knew that Danika was right. She said nothing.

“I miss him so badly. Do you know what I wish?” Danika whispered.

“What is it?”

“I wish a miracle will happen, and I will see him again,” she let out softly, her heart aching.

Baski wished so too. “I miss him too.”

Danika turned to an older woman and took her hand into hers. “I’m so sorry, Baski. It’s because of me that you’