Payback (5)

One hour and a half later, Shadow left the underground torture chamber with distaste in her mouth. Every traitor was so cooperative to the point she didn’t know what to do. The extreme game that she wanted to play couldn’t be played because of that.

“This is annoying. A bunch of cowards.”

She huffed as was greeted by the other four kings.

“Baby.”

“Beloved niece.”

“Master.”

“Lord Holiness.”

Ibrahim, Ali, Nathan, and Juviana smiled sheepishly at her.

‘What the… why do they look so tired when I did all the work?’

Her lips lifted under the mask. “What are you doing here?” She said diplomatically.

“We are waiting for you,” Ibrahim answered for everyone.

“Ugh!” She rolled her eyes and trudged toward the main palace where Juviana’s room was. “Let me rest for a while.”

Nathan watched Shadow closely and nudged Ibrahim with his elbow.

Automatically, Ibrahim carried her princess style without saying anything.

Shadow reflexly wrapped her arms around Ibrahim’s neck and plopped her head on his shou