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“Let’s get one thing straight, Slave,” Veronica intoned, fastening her hand in Daphne’s hair, and yanking it back to stare at her face. “You do not get to question me!”

The king’s torture was one thing, but torture from his mistress angered her—especially when she hadn’t done anything to deserve it.

Veronica saw the fire in her eyes, and it only infuriated her more. She smiled wickedly as she let