Chapter 109:
Makenna’s POV:
Neither one of them was ready to step back; they were both set on proving their authority over me.
The commotion swelled, drawing every eye in the restaurant toward the scene unfolding. I found myself wedged between the two princes, uncomfortably caught in the crossfire of their escalating rivalry, with all eyes upon me.
At that moment, all I wanted was to slip away as fast as I could.
But neither Bryan nor Dominic seemed willing to let go of their standoff.
Just as the tension reached a suffocating peak, I suddenly heard a voice, brimming with excitement, cut through the thick air.
“Your Highnesses! What brings you here?”
I turned toward the voice and saw Kristina approaching, her face alight with joy.
She hurried over, her steps small and eager, a flush rising in her cheeks as she neared Bryan and Dominic. “Your Highnesses, since fate has brought us together, why not join me for a meal?”
Seeing Kristina’s arrival, I seized the chance to free myself from the bind. “Well then, Your Highnesses, please enjoy your meal. Something urgent just came up, so I’ll be on my way.”
Before they could respond, I slipped from their grasp and made a beeline for the exit.
It was only then that Kristina seemed to notice me.
She shot me a look, a mix of jealousy and resentment flashing in her eyes, but quickly dismissed me and turned her focus back to the princes, her face once again glowing with shy excitement.
I breathed a sigh of relief and picked up my pace.
Glancing back, I saw that Bryan and Dominic were both still watching me, frustration clear in their eyes, as though they were on the verge of chasing after me.
Bryan even called out, “Wait!”
𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖊 𝖚𝖕𝖉𝖆𝖙𝖊𝖘 𝖎𝖓 𝖌𝖆𝖑𝖓𝖔𝖛𝖊𝖑𝖘.𝖈𝖔𝖒
My heart leaped into my throat, and I just wanted to vanish from sight. Thankfully, Kristina managed to hold their attention long enough for me to make my escape.
Not willing to waste another second, I ignored Bryan’s call and dashed out of the restaurant, leaving the chaos behind me.
Once outside, I placed a hand over my chest, trying to steady my racing heart. For the first time, I felt a strange sense of gratitude toward Kristina for her timely intervention.
If it hadn’t been for her, I might have ended up entangled with those two for much longer. And if word got out about today’s events, the women who already disliked me would have even more reasons to hold a grudge.
However, what I didn’t foresee was how quickly rumors would start to spread.
After leaving the restaurant and returning to my house, I was startled by a knock at the door. It was one of Leonardo’s servants.
What could the king’s servant possibly want with me?
Feeling a mix of anxiety and confusion, I cautiously asked, “Can I help you?”
“The king has requested your presence at the main hall,” the servant replied with polite formality.
A surge of unease washed over me. Why would Leonardo suddenly summon someone like me, a mere sex slave?
I couldn’t help but ask another question, my voice tinged with wariness. “Could you tell me why he wants to see me?”
The servant kept her respectful tone, bowing slightly as she answered, “The king has arranged for a doctor to examine you. Please come with me as soon as possible.”
I froze, completely caught off guard. “A medical examination? Why do I need that?” I asked, my thoughts spiraling with unsettling possibilities.
Was this connected to the princes? Or was it because of Kristina? Was I about to be dragged into another web of trouble?
But the servant offered no further explanation. She simply urged me again, “You’d better hurry, miss. You wouldn’t want to keep His Majesty waiting.”
