Chapter 9 SAGE

I was so tempted to lift my face up. I know I've heard that voice from somewhere; I'm sure of it. I just couldn't recall where exactly heard that deep baritone voice.

"Just a quick look," I murmur. I slowly lifted my head, trying to get a glimpse of his face. But before I could even take a peek, I was startled by Beta Scott's thundering voice. "Keep your head low if you still want your head attached to your body," he threatened.

My throat felt dry as my eyes widened in fear. I immediately dismiss whatever plan I have in my head. Seeing His Majesty's face was not worth anything. I'd rather live in the shadow than get into his nerves.

I quickly kneeled in front of the king and bowed my head to the ground. "Forgive me, Your Majesty. I-I didn't mean to "

"It's fine, Scott," said His Majesty, interrupting me as I heard his footsteps getting closer and closer.

gasped for air

air as soon as his intoxicating scent penetrated my nostrils. There's something about him that affects me and ignites a fire within me that I wasn't aware of. I gulped when I saw his boots in front of me. It only means one thing: he's close. Close enough for me to feel his overpowering presence without even looking at him. "Stand up," he ordered.

I immediately do as she says without lifting my eyes. I remained fixed on the ground, only seeing his feet.

I held my breath when he slowly lean forward closer to my ear. "Let's see how your plan unfolds, kitten," he whispered against my car.

I can feel the warmth of his breath brushing against my skin, and it sends shivers down my spine. At the same time, I furrowed my eyebrows in confusion. What does he mean by that?

Before I could even utter a word, he stood up and walked past me, leaving me with more questions than answers. I wanted to follow him and ask him, yet I'm afraid that I might accidentally look at his face.

"You're dismissed," I heard him say as he walked past me.

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Chapter 9

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His Majesty's face. I can't see my path properly because I didn't calculate our distance, causing me to bump my head against his back. "I-I'm sorry!" I quickly apologized. I was expecting to

I saw him waive his finger, and a woman quickly walked to his side. "Escort my new wife

fixed to the ground as I

her

head now, my lady," said the woman

before lifting my head. I gently massaged my neck as it slightly hurt from lowering my

know how people in the palace manage to not look at His Majesty's face whenever they serve him," I commented, not minding my words. I quickly

I

as I turn my eyes towards the woman who was ordered to bring me to my chamber. She was about to close my

her face. "We're allowed to look at him whenever we

that a thing only for new concubines?" I

vibe that makes it comfortable for

not sure what you're talking

look at His Majesty's face" thing,"

you mean by that, my lady,"

new thing because His Majesty didn't allow me to look at his face." She furrowed

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that rule."

bit awkward about the whole formal exchange. "Oh, where are my manners? I'm sorry, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Sage," I said, extending my hand towards her. But

not really comfortable with

I I can't do that, my lady. You're the king's wife,

began, only to

by her

lady. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to-"I stammered, feeling flustered by her

she pleaded,

of protocols. However, you need to remember that you're not the same person you were before you stepped foot inside this place. You are now a woman of the palace, and there are rules here that have been around even

was clear that adjusting to

from now on. But don't worry, I'm here to help you until you finally get a hold of how things work around here," she assured me, her tone gentle yet firm, as if she were already accustomed to guiding newcomers through the intricate maze of palace

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