Hermosa

Was he jealous? Had I read his tone wrong? It couldn't be possible that he was in love with the king.

"You're weak, defenseless, utterly useless." He clenched his teeth, but time after time the king kept saving me. "Not me. I was always ridiculed and mocked — even punished for not having enough strength — but you see, I'm smart." He pointed to his head.

"I planned everything right here, just under his nose, with his enemy as a parting gift, and every opportunity I get, ...