Chapter 14 Shock

• "Lady Selene. Open immediately," Frederick's voice demanded. Selene's body tensed like the string of a violin upon hearing his demand, her eyes widened with surprise and fear that pierced through her body. She was aware that if the king found Henry in her room, she could be accused of infidelity. She could be cast aside as a promised bride, and not that it would be a bad thing, it would actually be great! However, she was risking being condemned for the crime of...
• "Lady Selene," Frederick called again, this time accompanied by several knocks on the door.
• Selene snapped out of her daze and looked at Henry, the window, and the bathroom. "Neither of those is an option, Selene. I am not going to hide," he whispered.