Chapter 83

“You’d be surprised by the things the king allow from her,” Baski muttered under her breath.

“What did you say?” Vetta demanded.

“Nothing.” Baski faced a confused Danika again. “Can you try to bathe his face and chest? I would have continued doing so, but the more agitated he gets, the more it diminishes the treatment, so he must stay still.”

“I-I can try,” Danika whispered softly, already nervous. She didn’t know what gave Baski the idea that the king would allow her touch.

“Yeah, right.” Vetta rolled her eyes. She glared at Danika, feeling satisfaction when she saw her red handprint on Danika’s face. Her only regret was that she didn’t strike her harder

. Vetta consoled herself with the fact that she could deal with Danika now that the king was sick. No one for her to consider. No one to stop her. She was the power and authority now. Of course, Baski was also in charge, but she wasn’t an obstacle.

Danika walked past them and sat down on th