“I’m very grateful that you’ve allowed me such an honorable place in your kingdom.” She fought to keep her controlled expression from slipping. “Were you pleased by my surprise announcement today?” he asked. The king was a snake in the skin of a man and she would never underestimate the strength of his bite. “Thank you, your majesty,” she said as sweetly as she could. It’s quite remarkable.”Īnd you grow more hateful and disgusting. “You grow lovelier with each day that passes. “My dear girl,” the king said as she and Magnus approached. She was a sparrow in a gilded cage, taken out to show others how pretty and how well-behaved she was when needed. She was required to represent what remained of the royal Bellos family line in all matters when it came to the king’s agenda and his power over the Auranian people. Cleo knew she continued to live and breathe because King Gaius saw value in keeping the Auranian princess alive and well.
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