Dawn's pov
I smiled and looked away.
"I would like you to use just Anna, your Majesty" I muttered and he scoffed.
"Okay. if you say so, brainless rat" He remarked and I pouted my lips.
He chuckled and got up from the bed. He took my hand and pulled me towards the balcony.
I rested my hands on the railings and he wrapped his hands around my waist.
"I have something to do, Annaliese..."
I flinched and turned to look at him.
"You don't need to be too surprised...I know your full name" He said and I melted at the spot.
He knows my full name?? I mean...Anna's full name...
Oh Geez!
I escaped this one...that's for sure.
"I have someone to deform...come here after you're done with the wedding tutorial" He said and placed a kiss on my cheek before leaving.
I betted my lashes like a bloated goat.
So...Anna's full name is Annaliese.
Sounds wonderful.
I walked out of the room shortly.
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Duchess Tetrazzini was already at the hall with Manuel.
What's he doing here?
I thought she said we were done with the dancing routine.
"Good morning, my lady" I said and took her stretched hand.
I placed a soft kiss on it and let go.
The duchess was wearing a big smile..
"Perfect hand-kiss, dear" She commended and my ego bloomed.
"Today...we'll first learn about the rules and laws guarding the queenship of Euphoris" she added.
I nodded.
Manuel sat on a seat afar just staring.
That's not normal is it??
Duchess Tetrazzini bought out a large enormous hardcover book and droppes it on the table.
She flipped the pages neatly and cleared her throat.
"First and most important...a queen must not deny the king sex or any sexual activity that entices him.
"Second, the queen must acknowledge the king with respect or she'll be flogged infront of her personal servants.
"Third, the queen must dress royalty to avoid insults such as; whore from the entire kingdom and afar.
"Fourth,....
As she read from the book, I was damj tired of standing. Like, how do I understand what she's reading when i feel pains at the knees.
There was no other chair in the hall except for the one Manuel was sitting on.
I swallowed the torture and leaned on the table. Tetrazzini didnt seem to care as she continued blabbing.
"Tenth! A queen that cheats on the king would publicly be disgraced and one of her arm would be chopped off!" She yelled like she was directly referring to me.
"Any question?" She asked with a creepy smile...
I shook my head negatively.
"No...I perfectly understand" I replied.
"And the secret code of queenship is this - you have no right to lie to the king. Because if you lie...your dignity will be destroyed. I'll personally make sure of that and any case that reaches the royal court must be sorted without pity" She bickered.
I looked coldly at her and tried not to act like I was frightened by her words.
Alicia's pov
A ray of light reflected on my face and I glanced up alarmed.
The door was opened and King Lee walked in.
Oh God...
I gulped the dryness I felt in my throat.
I've been denied water though I was thirsty.
A guard went close to him and he whispered something In his ear.
The cell was opened and I was dragged out ruefully.
I kept sobbing as they made me kneel before him.
"I'm so sorry, your--"
"It won't bring back my dead daughter" He cut me off sitting on the table.
I quivered as more tears scrolled down.
"I didnt mean to hurt her...please forgive me your highness"
He remained stiff staring icily at me.
I've never felt so ruined in my entire life...
I just hope he forbid me...
"You can go" He muttered and I raised my brows.
Really?....
I stood up and attempted to run but a hard grip on my wrist threw me back to the floor where I was kneeling.
It was King Lee!
Oh my God.
The pain was thrice as much as I felt my rib cracking.
I gasped for air and dragged myself up slowly enduring the twinge.
"What should I do to you, Alicia?...I don't want to kill you, right now" He chided.
I sobbed fervently still on the floor.
He got down from the bed and took two steps towards me.
I couldn't contain the fear...
"Your highness...Anna is guilty too! She healed Xenia when a scorpion bit her. And now...she's healed her sick maid..."
"What are you talking about?" He asked glaring at me.
"What I'm trying to say is, princess Anna is a Healer"...
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