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141 - What If There Was Another Way?

"That is impossible. I didn't take it tonight."

He smiled.

"Yes, and why is that?"

Wheels spun in her head as she searched for an excuse that wouldn't seem suspicious.

"It tastes nasty."

When he laughed, relief washed over her. For a second there, she had been terrified that he knew about the poison.

It was stupid though. If he knew, she certainly wouldn't be here right now. He would have thrown her into the dungeon instead of making her his Queen and putting his people into the hands of danger.

"Finally, something we both agree on."

Silence settled between them, till reality dawned on her and she broke it.

"I want you to stop killing my people, Valerick."

"Not this, not now." He shook his head. "Please, let me have this. It feels so good."

Before he took her against the statue was the perfect time, but she had been too weak then. She couldn't foolishly bask in something that wasn't real, and relish in something that wasn't right without a just cause.

"You didn't need the month
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