Chapter 21 Fake Apologies

• Brum led the way. He stepped up, walking behind the king’s chair to the luna’s chair which he pulled back for me. My cheeks were burning by then, giving him a respectful nod to walk around the chair and lower myself on it. The chair was pushed forward for me, making sure I was perfectly tucked into the table before going to the chair on the right side of the king. He pulled the seat back and sat on it.
• A plate was taken by Brum, filling it with so much meat I thought I would go dizzy. He did not put anything else, just meat. I swallowed hard, just sitting there frozen really for the king was just a few inches away from me. I could hear him breathe; I could feel his warmth seep into my skin. With just a shift of my arm, I could touch his skin.
• It was too much to bear, both heaven and hell to me as I closed my eyes to open them, trying to be strong but failing with my sanity slipping bit by bit.