SERAFINAMy heart raced as King Zahir stood in front of me. The intensity of his presence sent shivers down my spine, and I struggled to maintain my composure under his gaze.It felt like I was a small bird caught in the sight of a predator.Summoning all the courage I could muster, I cleared my throat and spoke, my voice quivering slightly. "Your Majesty, I... I must please ask you to intervene and stop your men from treating my people so harshly. We are already on their way to the palace, and this treatment is unwarranted."Zahir's dark eyes bore into mine, his expression unreadable. It was as if he was peering into my very soul, dissecting my thoughts and emotions. I fought to hold his gaze, but it seemed to burn He took a deliberate step toward me, "Serafina," he began in a low, resonant voice, "you cannot simply come and go as you please. There are rules, protocols to be followed."Swallowing hard, I met his gaze head-on. "I understand, Your Majesty, but—""You must remember, S
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