Aadhira jumped out of her seat to stand as soon as the King stood up. She knew that she had brought a tremendous amount of trouble for herself. If the king doesn't kill her now, Arnav would later do the honour himself. She thought. She bit her lower lip in fear.

Goodbye life! She thought and was about to ask Arnav for some help.

But then she remembered something instantly. She recalled Arnav's words. 'I'll protect you.' 'No one can harm you when I am with you. Not even the king!'.

Liar! She concluded with irritation. Had she not remembered his words, she would have asked for his help to...