Kingdoms
Ndidi Otuya
" when do you begin your journey?"
"In a week. At Dawn."
"You will stay at the castle till then." It wasn't a question
"Thank you, your majesty."
" Ànemos, please speak to Marietta, she will take care of it."
" yes your majesty."
"You may both leave." They both bowed their heads briefly and turned to leave, leaving the king alone in his throne room, his heart heavier than he'd ever known it.
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