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Chapter 63 - Gentle Reminder

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Belladonna didn't have to watch the burst of flames for long, the King was in front of her in a flash, blocking the sight away, so that all that was left to see was the golden brightness that reflected from the fire.

The agonizing screams from the woman ablaze was something he couldn't prevent her from hearing though.

Cries of anguish that cut sharply into the night's former peaceful ambiance, ripping it into shreds, till all that was left was nothing.

Then, silence.

When the King took a step away, no longer blocking her view, the woman was gone, the guards must have taken her away, even the path that led to her had been filled with people again.

The fearful look gone from their eyes, their faces filled with smiles once again like nothing happened, cheers pouring out of their mouths as they directed their gifts towards her.

Everything just like when she had first stepped out from the carriage, in fact, more cheerful this time.

Belladonna could feel a gift being pressed into the pa
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