VALERIA

His cold, menacing aura surrounded me, crushing my will. I collapsed to my knees on the icy floor as his shadow loomed over me.

I had forgotten how dangerous the King was, and now, perhaps, I would pay for my stupidity.

I felt him rummaging through the album and then the boxes, probably making sure I hadn’t damaged his precious memories.

Suddenly, he came closer, and I lowered my head even further, biting my bottom lip to stop my teeth from chattering.

He gripped my chin tightly, forcin