The royal slaves trooped into the dining hall and took their seats around a large table.

Some of the royal slaves who were in charge of serving the food began setting out plates for

everyone at the table.

Adriana hardly saw the food laid before her. She was engulfed in her thoughts. In what

happened earlier.

The King had almost kissed her.

No, the King hated her. She was sure of it. He had always shown it in his gestures towards her,

and it was only on that full moon they had gotten intimate.

But today, his face had been inches away from hers, and he had looked embarrassed when...