"Thank you." The Sultan told her. It wasn't exactly what he wanted, but knowing how stubborn his woman was, he was grateful she had given him that much all at once. It wouldn't be long before she completely forgive him.

The rest of the carriage ride was filled with silence from both sides. When they got to the Sultan's house, Roksolana left for the harem as soon as her feet touched the ground. When she walked in, she saw that all the women of the harem were gathered in the hall. She ...