CHAPTER 12 – Cattle to be slaughtered
Emma’s POV
“Fine, take her!” he shouted and I looked at him with disbelief. What did he say? Did he give permission to this lustful man to take me? I felt a lump formed in my throat and I couldn’t speak for myself.
“Your Grace, please don’t do this. I am begging you. She is the only precious thing I have. I have lost my husband and I can’t lose my only reason to live.” Mother came to running towards him but he looked at me and her emotionlessly. I couldn’t make out anything from it, it was cold, lifeless.
“I can’t lose my kingdom and my alliances with other kingdoms for a servant. Take her Francisco, she is all yours. Make sure to treat her well,” he instructed the animal and sat back on his chair.
“Please My Lord! Have mercy on us. Please do
