The King's Decree

King Darius stood beside her, his chest still heaving from the brutal sparring session with his brother. He gripped his practice sword, his jaw tight as he stared down the trembling Head Eunuch. The sudden arrival of the medical staff in the middle of a military training arena made no sense.

The eunuch kept his head bowed, his hands folded over his stomach. He cleared his throat, a nervous sound