The Kings Charade

He bends down, grabbing me by the throat, giving it a warning squeeze. "Quiet my queen. I couldn't let him live. He would tell my brother what I've done. He is better off dead after you just ripped his heart out, don't you think? I showed him mercy, my queen, for you," he says before running his tongue up my cheek where my tears won't stop.

"Now, you will go to your little home and gather your t