WHO WILL TAME THE BEAST?

Chapter 8

                   Irene's POV
I was fidgeting and thinking about why the king would call me to his chambers. I've always avoided the east wing since that day he asked me to look at him, why would he want to see me now?
*Gasp* has he finally made up his mind to kill me? Does he just want to taunt me before killing me? What if he's going to kill me in his chambers? I can't die like this, i need to save this Kingdom *bang* awww i cried out. I've been so lost in thoughts that I didn't realize I just walked passed the door and ended up head butting the door, not wanting to keep the king waiting any further, i massaged my forehead that was hit, calmed myself and knocked at the door.

Can i come in my lord? I asked

"You may"

I walked in with my head down, not wanting to look at him but of course it he had other plans for me.

"I see you're hellbent on making me always repeat myself maid" he said with venom

You called for me my lord, i said while maintaining eye contact with him.

He seemed perplexed for a moment before masking his reaction with a neutral expression.

Who are your parents? and how did you end up in my kingdom? He asked"

I have no family and i was told to come here by my old dame before she passed away.

Don't you have relatives?

I was already furious because this were personal questions and i didn't understand why he kept asking me questions about my private life.

No I gave a forced reply.
Is that all my lord?

Yes it is.
You may leave.

My hands were just a few seconds away from the doorknob when he shouted for me to stop.

"You'll work as my personal chamber maid from tomorrow. Now go, I'll send someone to tell you what your new position  entails."

Yes my lord, i bowed before walking out of his chambers with hurried steps. I couldn't help but think that this mysterious king was upto something and i was pretty sure it is not something good.

I almost tripped on the steps because i was deep in thoughts but fortunately someone caught me before i landed on the floor.

"You're so clumsy, how did you even manage to live by yourself?

Oh i see, so the game started already
I smirked inwardly and turned to her.
Thanks for saving me Freya. You're such a darling.

She had this look I couldn't describe on her face as she told me that i was always welcome.I was sure if i didn't overhear her conversation with the strange man, i might have fallen for this trap.

Well it's game on Freya!

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