Danika knocked on the king's door with her heart hanging around her throat. She'd been sleeping when Chad came to tell her that the king summoned her.

　　It's almost midnight. The king isn't sleeping for him to summon her, and she wondered if it's by choice this time around, or he couldn't help it.

　　"Come in." The command came through.

　　She opened the door and entered into the familiar room. Her eyes found him immediately. She was seated behind his desk, leaning back on his chair, his eyes closed.

　　"You summoned me, Master." She whispered with her head bowed.

　　"Strip and get on the table." He ordered, his eyes still...