Captive Queen

“Your Majesty, you have made it very clear that you will end my life once I bear your heir. Do you not worry that I might run away?” it was not a question he had been anticipating and I saw the shock that clouded his face.

I was pleased I had been able to discomfit him.

“Run away?” The tone of his voice told me that he had never considered that a possibility.

“I have people watching you always.