Contractually Yours, Alpha by Giftemmy

hapter Ninety Six

Chapter Ninety Six

“Don’t be afraid; you’ve come to confess your sins and plead for mercy from the god of light; you have nothing to fear.” Julia said to me, and I nodded, but my eyes remained on the ground.

High Regent Gregold rose to his feet and walked to my side.

“Together, we are gathered here with the god of light’s Chosen; she has made a mistake and is here to atone for her mistakes.”

“Go on.” Julia encouraged, and I finally looked up.

“I had disgraced myself, this house, and everything sacred. I had brought shame and reproach; all the while I thought I was right; I thought I was missing something, but I was wrong. Everything I had ever needed was in here, but I failed to see it. I had been blinded by my own selfishness. Empress Julia helped me see my mistakes and …” I broke down, sobbing. Crying wasn’t a hard task for me it was easy to let a few tears slide down my cheeks. “I feel so ashamed of myself; I was weak. I do not deserve the god of light’s mercy, but I plead for it. I promise to never slack from the right part, to never covet what isn’t mine…” The lie slipped effortlessly from my lips, which was strange, considering I had always tried to avoid lying–and whenever I did, I was quickly found out. Yet here I was, lying as if it were second nature.

back. I didn’t think she cared about me, but I do believe she was pleased I mentioned her name in my speech of atonement. “My fate has been sealed since the day I was born, and I accepted it, because it is and would always be an honor to serve the

She accepted it and turned to me.” Kneel.” She said, and I fell down to my knees. “The god of light is merciful, but only she can tell the intentions of one’s heart.” She said, and then poured the dark liquid over my hair. It ran down my body, soaking my clothes, and as

she had a smile on her face. “The god of light deems your words true and just, pure as the

liquid,” she said.

lie, and yet… this god of light deemed

She said, and I rose to my feet. “You have

won’t.” I lied.

and regents rose and walked away; Cynthia was the last to leave. I

made me very proud.” She

I should

honest, I never thought you had it in you. And I will reward you for this. You will get your

name the reward, but as the silence stretched on, I

hoping my delayed response didn’t betray my