The Queen’s PromisePresent DayEver since I was engaged to the king, he had never mentioned marrying me. I was only his fiancée in name, and I wished I could stop the medication, but I couldn't because her life could be in danger. My father wouldn't hesitate to kill her. Lost in thought, I was interrupted by my mother's arrival.“Here,” she said, handing me a plate of food. “Eat.”I took it silently, aware of her intense gaze as I ate. When I finished, she instructed a maid to clear the plate.“Pick up this plate and make sure I can’t smell you around here,” she instructed with a warning.“Yes, ma’am.”The maids all feared her because of how mean she was. I could remember my mother’s past as a fierce pack warrior.“You must be angry,” she began, her tone softer. “I’m sorry.”“I’m not angry, mother,” I replied quietly.“I know I acted poorly. I’m doing this for your good,” she embraced me. “I don’t want you to lose the queen’s throne.”“But he doesn’t want me,” I admitted.“He will, on
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