Chapter 84 Deaf Ears

Chapter 84 On Deaf Ears

(reviewed & edited 5.27.24)

*Mykhol*

Mykhol stood by as the royal family passed them. Queen Belinda met his eye but no more. But he didn’t expect there to be any reaction.

Our business is over. Mykhol thought. They both got what they wanted. They wouldn't need each other anymore.

It was fun while it lasted. Mykhol had to admit. Mykhol thought he was good. But Queen Belinda's performance was unworldly.

I shouldn’t ever make an enemy out of that woman. Mykhol had to shiver. She was formidable.

Even for humans, Mykhol had to give credit. But it was a comfort to know that that wouldn’t happen now. Their work here was done. It was now just a matter of tying off the stray pieces.

Speaking of which, Mykhol looked over at Ana. She was still kneeling. And her hair was a mess of wild curls.

It was jarring to see all that silver where red should be. Mykhol wanted to reach out and grab a fistful. But again, Mykhol also wanted to curl the strands around his fingers.

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