Danika and the king walked back into his chambers. The silence was uncomfortable.

Danika picked the hem of her dress nervously, while waiting for the king to dismiss her. He hasn't said a word since the dungeon and it had her worried.

Is he angry that she released the women? But, he'd given her rights to their judgement. She shifted uncomfortably from one foot to another.

"Danika." He has his back to her when he called her name.

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