Wish stood in the room, speechless and traumatized. She asked herself over and over again what in the world had just hit her? Was this how people feel when they say their boyfriend's family hates them so much to be rude? Is this also part of the price she would have to pay for love and a second chance at living?
It was unbelievable.
When evening came, the king arrived from his journey to the Upperlands. He stepped out from the carriage looking tired and worn out when Romero rushed down the stairs to him in urgency.
"Oh, Moon God, where have you been?"
Malachi began by taking off his gloves to let his hands and fingers breathe a little and started massaging them a bit to relieve himself of his aching muscles. He stared down tiredly at his best friend and asked, "Why? Did something happen?"
"Yes! Your father came here hours ago and entered without a written permission from you. I saw the maids lead her to him during his visit and she didn't look too happy when he left!"
