Provoking the Fallen King

Richard gave Valerie a cold, dismissive glance. His eyes brimmed with contempt and mockery. "You think I'll just let you see her because you want to?"

'Valerie sure thinks the world revolves around her, huh?' Richard thought.

Valerie shot back, "I've put myself right in your hands. Isn't that proof enough, I mean it?" Her words made Richard's gaze snap back to her.

His eyes turned probing, like he