luxury

I got dressed in a golden silky clothe that had been presented to me.

Growing up, I never had anything that showed or represented luxury.

In fact, growing up on the island it was the opposite. We were never allowed to have anything, not even the clothes on our back.

Possession was like a crime on the island. So, when I left the island, I leaned on very expensive things. From my clothes to the house I lived to the car I drove and the jewelry.

These clothes I was wearing repelled me, I felt irritated by it. It didn't just represent wealth, it represented royalty I did not feel royal. I should be appreciating it but instead, I hated everything about it.

Khan led me to where Juscain was waiting for me.

It was a very large room, without any walls. My eyes scanned the people sitting in the room as they stood

“You're supposed to bow before the king " Khan whispered and then bowed.

I stared at Juscain, seeing him now, triggered my hate and anger for him.

I heard murmuring from the peop