Hazel's POV The Princess's hands stopped halfway and she looked at Blaze. He turned to us. “Leave us, Betty,” he ordered. Immediately she picked up her things and literally ran out of the room, leaving me alone with these people. I couldn't even call for help. The servants also evacuated quietly. I guess the King was angry and no one wanted to be an instrument where he'll release his anger. Mira walked towards me. “You might be a stranger but I bet even where you are, there is an authority you cannot dare defy. Here, the King's word is law. The minute you get that, the better it'll be for you,” she hissed. I lowered my eyes to the marble floor. “I understand, Princess Mira.” Being submissive was the only way I would be able to get out scott free when it came to women like this