Chapter 20. What She Has Done?

Rhea’s POV

I gasped, finding it hard to absorb what just happened right now, though oddly part of me feels excited over his concern but on the other hand I am left speechless and confused.

Murmurings have started arising among the people in here, all eyes were focused on us. Obviously, this is not the way that I planned this event to unfold.

“I will ask again.” I gulped hard at Daemon’s deep voice, “Who did this to you?”

Caught in a dilemma, I didn’t know what to do or how to respond to the scary question of this ruthless king in front of me, so I peeked at Kian from the corner of my eye hoping for him to save me from this shocking situation. But as usual, he exuded a cold and distant aura, his sharp and ruthless gaze focused straight ahead. Staring directly at where Daemon had his hands resting on my neck.

“Speak!” I flinch back at Daemon’s outburst. Kian curled his palm in a fist before throwing his right hand over my shoulder and pul