One week later

King Aziz stormed into the throne room; less than five minutes earlier, the guards had stormed into his chambers, informing him that Shishma had been arrested. The doors to the throne room were unlocked for him, and King Aziz entered; this time he had not requested for any family members or elders to be present.

For once, King Aziz understood that he had to be a king, and for him to achieve that, he needed to act like one first. He walked into the throne room and immediately stepped up and sat on his throne. He looked down at Shishma, who was kneeling before him.

"What do...