Chapter 41: Shattered Illusions
Kael’s POV:
The throne room was dimly lit, the flickering torches casting an intimate glow on the stone walls. I sat back on my throne, savoring the power that surged through me. The young maid beside me trembled, a mix of fear and desire in her eyes. Her hands hesitated, but I guided them, enjoying the control I held over her.
“Come closer,” I whispered, my voice a command wrapped in velvet.
She obeyed, her breath hitching as I pulled her onto my lap. My hands roamed freely, her soft gasps echoing in the silence. The thrill of domination coursed through me, blinding me to the sound of the door creaking open.
Eliana walked in, her face pale as she stared at us with shock in her eyes. My initial surprise quickly shifted to cold indifference.
“Kael!
