17

THE SESSION

Daphne was still kneeling as she stared up at the king, her heart beating in her chest. She didn’t know what to expect.

Would he share her or command her torture session?

“Get up and strip, Daphne,” he commanded, opening yet a new scroll.

Cedric was in the room, and for the first time, Daphne couldn’t pick up what the man was thinking or feeling. It was something to be afraid of, becau