Marcus' fingers dug into her shoulders as his eyes lingered on her face and Adriana winced a little.

“Your Highness.”

“Seeing you here and dressed like this, the rumors must be true. You are now the King's slave.”

Adriana saw the anger burning in his eyes.

 “Your Highness…”

“Why? What is going on between you and the King?”

“Your Highness… you are hurting me,” Adriana said to him and his fingers loosened a bit on her shoulders.

“Answer me. What is going on Adriana?” Marcus asked again struggling to keep his voice calm and low.

“It's a long story,” Adriana replied and Marcus' jaw tightened.

“So there is really something...