VERONICA. I bit my lips while watching Grimgor's reaction. I didn't mean to say that. I didn't want to be the first to make an advance, and now my pride has crumbled to the floor."It was, uh, a..." I tried to make a silly excuse, but I was choked with words. I went for a glass of water, but I got a glass already stretched out to me. I took it quickly and, with a shaky hand, gulped it down."Are you alright?" Grimgor asked. Yes, sir. I mean yes, your Majesty," I said. I was just too embarrassed to even think of the words he said."You still go about calling me sir, just like the first day you came here?" He sounded provoked.I fidgeted with my glass, avoiding eye contact with Grimgor. My cheeks burned with embarrassment, and I desperately wished I could disappear into thin air. This was not how I had imagined our conversation going."Sorry, your Majesty," I stammered, my voice barely above a whisper. "Force of habit, I suppose."Grimgor's expression softened, and he let out a deep s
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