Chapter 9. Gratitude Intensified

Mia had since stopped crying and had got better control of her emotions, which were previously all over the place. After she returned to the living room, Lydia moved to bring her homemade remedies for her red and puffy eyes and they did magic after she used them.

A knock came on the door while Lydia helped her put on the scarlet robe. She let go of the robe and headed to the door while Mia finished with the buttons of its sleeve before turning around to see who it was.

“Good morning, my queen.” the tall king’s guard with dirty blonde hair and brown eyes stepped in and bowed his head.

“Good morning to you, too. What can I do for you?” she asked with her tone polite.

“The alpha king has summoned you to his chambers.”

She felt a jolt of panic in her stomach at the words of the guard. Her eyes, however calm as she asked. “Whatever for?”

“He didn’t disclose, my queen.”

She nodded her head, permitting him to leave. He bowed his head again and took