Chapter 8

The King stared into my eyes with so many expressions written on his face I couldn't point out; I was scared and, at the same time, enthusiastic to know his final decision.

"We are keeping the child," he finally said as all the Queen's gasped in Surprise while prince Ray beamed.

I wondered why prince Ray wanted the baby and why he was supporting my interest.

"No, my king, you can't accept the baby! She and her baby will be a distraction to your territory," Zinnia yelled.

I could see the jealousy in her eyes and the anger in her voice. None of them had given the king a child, and here I am, barely staying, but I am already pregnant. I understand her fear. I am sure she is scared of losing the king's attention.

The King glared at her with his flaming hazel eyes as he dimmed his gaze, obviously burning in anger again.

"Zinnia, how dare you try to question my order, huh!?" The kind yelled as he walked towards her and held her neck so tight that I thought she would die.

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