The royal aide stared at Adriana before glancing at Miranda who had her head bowed.

"How dare you lay a hand on a woman under the King's protection?” The royal aide asked curtly and everyone gasped including Adriana.

She stared at the royal aide like he had grown two heads.

“The… The King's protection?” Miranda stuttered and glanced at Adriana.

"From this moment onward, she serves directly under His Majesty and whoever will attack her should know they will be attacking the King.”

The guard who had held Adriana bowed his head and his body shook in fear.

“I'll pretend this never happened because of old favors.” The royal aide...