The Princess Slave – Chapter 16

Violette POV

A couple weeks later

“You really are good at this!” Ms Beatrice praised my writing skills. We are working on invitations for a ball they have every year. The previous queen came up with the idea and they haven’t done it since the royal family death. But, this year the King thought it would be a good idea to help the Kingdom go somewhat back to normal.

e pre-made invitation.

She asked.

a small chuckle.

ite about mine and It lifts weight off my shoulders daily.” She said with a smile. She was being nice to me, somet

be, I will.” I

tless in there. And I wouldn’t dare go near the tub again. Not for a while, anyways..

may I speak with you?” Beatrice asked as she pointed at me. Everyone else began exiting the room except Lillian, who stood by my s

off by shaking her head.

in her chambers shortly.” Beatrice said. I began to worry about what she needed to say now. Why couldn’t Lillian stay?

ed my cheek and hesitantly left us standing in crafts room.

havior or he will have to publicly punish you.. and it will be very, very harsh child. All of the same rules apply. You stay by his feet when he sits, behind him when he walks. No talking to a soul besides him, not even me.. not Lillian. Not Loren. Not a soul, other than the King. Do you understand?” She asked.

Y-yes.. I won’t break them, I pro

exact answer.

my best.

. All you can do is try to get through it. That’s another thing you can write about. Get it all out. Remember it, and let it make you a stronger person.” She said. She must have had some things happen

. I don’t deserve it but.. it’s nice and I thank you.” I said. She

to see if there was any food left when I smacked into what felt like a brick wall. I backed up and saw it was the King.

head.

asked me suspiciously.

’t see her so he took a step closer to me.

in the kitchens..” I said.

wo plates left. Thank the moon goddess. I would’ve jumped with joy hadn’t felt his eyes searing holes in

ratically in my chest as he walked in and grabbed the last tray. He walked over to my table and took a seat, sitting his tray in front of mine and staring at me.

didn’t see him eat.

ly before replying.

pains I feel.” I said.

intrigued with the conversation slightly.

shot and spoke.

ice hasn’t figured out what it is yet.” I said.

ter.” He growled.

yways..” I said.

n your heat.” He gro

my hands on the table. My eyes widened at me reaction and I let out a small, shaky sigh.

u regret it.” He growled.

you think I did.. I just can’t give you an explanation because I don’t have o

I would never have the life I imagined.. a family.. a mate.. that will never be in my future. And it’s all because of this man and his ha

living hell. It’s about time I start treating you like a slave.” He said and stood up, leaving his tray and me sitting

my hands. Will anything ever go right

just stop.

ome stronger because of it. I will not let him break me more than I already have.

ng in my chest.

p breaths, Violette.

t I can retire to my chambers.

But something inside me tells me it’s neither.

the scent of the king. But that’s probably because he jus