The Accusation

“I guess that’s why you’re bored,” she said softly.

“You’re always by his side, doing one thing or another.”

“Yes,” I replied.

“I don’t really know why… he just wants to be left alone, I guess.”

I looked up, and silence settled between us.

King Valtor POV

“It’s been one week and three days since we sent out the letters,” I said, lying on the bed with my head resting on the pillow.

“What’s the response?”

“They’ve accepted,” he replied.

“They’ve agreed to turn against them and promised to completely wipe out the Shellers that were hired for their use.”

“Good,” I said calmly.

“So what do you...