LAZAR

“How is my mate, Chad?” I asked the new doctor that was hired to look after my mate and before he could finish his words, I added. “"Now, choose your words wisely before answering, because I DO not want to hear what I won't like." I finally looked at him, my eyes cold and empty. "So tell me... how is she?”

The man gulped hard before answering. “She…. She will be fine, your Majesty.”

“Those aren't the words I asked for, Chad.” I spoke so quietly he had to lean in to hear me. I could feel the heat of my anger rising, but I forced it down. I...