Lessons in Defiance

Valerie’s POV

“Why can’t I go out, make me understand,” I whined, trying to push my way past the guards in front of my door.

Their faces remained stoic and unyielding, “His Majesty has ordered that you do not leave your room. You’re under a room arrest.”

I scowled, “What the fuck does that even mean?” I asked, trying to make sense of it.

“Isn’t it enough that he took my life away from me, now I c