Tabitha's POV

I bathed and wore an expensive dress, jewelry, and perfume, making me look like a different person. I'm staring at my reflection in the mirror, amazed at how I changed overnight. After making a deal with the king, he immediately held a party that announced my position in this kingdom. This isn't very clear, especially since I'm not expecting any special treatment from the majesty.

I was told to stay in this room until my appointed maid came to fetch me. I'd been sitting on this chair for an hour, and until now, no maid had come, making me think they had already forgotten me since I already saw some people coming in. I hope my father won't hear this news, especially since they will mock me for being the king's maid. I'm a maid at my dad's house, and I'm still a maid here.

“Miss Tabitha,” A knock made my thoughts stop, making me rise and go to the door.

A young female maid bowed to show respect and said, “The king will see you now.”

“Right now?” I asked.

She nodded, “Yes, Mis Tabitha.”

“Okay…” I went out, and she walked ahead since I didn't know this place well. The long hallway was enough to fill my chest with anxiousness, and the closer we got, the faster my heart went.

We reached the stairs and went down. We went two more stairs until we reached a door leading to the reception hall, and many people were exposed to me. I'm not used to this kind of event, especially since I have never been invited to one. I was locked up in the basement of my dad's house when I was ten.

The hall was filled with people in elegant dresses and suits, making them stand out. “Miss Tabitha,” the maid called my name, causing me to blink and turn at her.

“Yes?”

“This way,” she said. The maid walked ahead again and led me to another room, but it seemed to be a library this time.

The room had massive bookshelves filled with books, and I could smell how long they'd been on those shelves. I paused from walking when I stumbled upon the maid's back, making me touch my forehead and look up front. I widened after seeing the king sitting on a long dark red couch, crossing his legs while sipping wine.

I looked down when our eyes met. He clears his throat and calls me, “Come.”

I swallowed before lifting my head and pointing to myself, “Me?”

“Am I calling someone else?” He replied sarcastically.

I stepped forward, and after that, the maid went out without saying any words. I immediately felt uncomfortable because I was left with the king and his right-hand man. They were staring at me as if I committed a heinous crime.

“I held a banquet for you, Tabitha.”

I was stunned and replied, “For me? But why? I'm not that special to be celebrated.”

“You're not. But as my personal assistant, you are from now on.”

“What?”

“I'm appointing you as my personal maid. That's why you will stay by my side 24/7 and only obey me. No one can boss you around apart from me,” he stated.

He's appointing me as his personal assistant? That was a good position because I hadn't gotten any position in my dad's pack. I am an omega and have never been treated nicely.

“The king is giving you a position, Tabitha. You should be grateful,” the man on his side spoke.

, I bowed and replied, “Thank you, my king.”

After chugging his wine, he stood up and said, “Let's go.” The king went out of his library, leaving me confused. I don't know where we are going, but I already have an idea.

We went to the ball that was happening at the reception hall. We mingle through the crowds before approaching a place where his throne was. He sat down while I stood beside him, facing the guests looking at me.

“My beloved people, I invite you all here to be a witness for an important announcement about the changes of the palace.”

The king rose and extended his hand to me, making me startled. I looked at his hand before taking it, and we went up front. “A new member of the palace arrived two days ago. Her name is Tabitha Sphynx.”

“Wait, Sphynx? That family has a huge misunderstanding with your ancestors, your majesty. Don't tell me you're taking that woman as your slave?” A man questioned.

“No. She will be my personal assistant, which means no one can boss her aside from me. She will obey only my orders, and no one is allowed to mock her. Whoever I catch disregarding my rules will receive a massive punishment.”

My heart was beating faster, but I was touched by his words. King Donovan seemed to protect me, but I didn't want to fall on his words.

“Tabitha will stay by my side until her last breath; whatever your opinion is, she will stay with us.”

“But, my king. Her family caused so much chaos in the past century. It was changed when you became the king,” a middle-aged woman opposes him.

“Don't you hear what I said?” He replied. He took my hand, causing my heart to skip. I turned to him, and somehow, our time stopped. His handsome face sank into my mind, making me picture him without wearing that mask.

The mask that covers his handsome face—wait, what the hell am I thinking?!

I shake my head before averting my eyes, scolding myself for thinking such a thing.

“I appoint Tabitha to be next to the king, she will be my concubine.”

I widened, “What?!”

“A concubine?” A woman exclaimed.

“Tabitha will be my concubine, which means she can be a possible candidate to be my queen. Moreover, my vows will remain. She is mine, and no one is allowed to degrade her. Whoever I catch disregarding my rules, I will have your head hung on my wall…” he threatened.