The master's icy bride

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ce of the hallway, still

. I won't take long," she begged

ponded bluntly. "The King has given specific orders not

ously around. She had been worried about Kaylan after the punishment, especially since this was the f

r voice quieter. "Just tell her... I came to check on he

ssages," the second guard re

boiling over. "You're so rude," she m

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ext M

and disappointment as her hair was carefully styled. Despite t

e married-to a man

tful. Kaylan had always dreamt of marrying a man of her own choosing, someone she could at le

few days, but he refused. And now, she found herself dressed in a

ncess?" the hairdres

with frustration. The hairdresser's face fell, unsu

say more, a guard

ur carriage is ready

ppressed a groan

me," she snapped, rising from her seat. The g

er waiting solemnly. Kaylan avoided her gaze, fidget

daughter's hands. "I know you're angr

yes fixed on the ground. The

mother continued. "Be polite to him. Gentle

n't change how I feel. I don't want to marry a

r daughter's face. "I'm going

void her mother's gaze. As she was about to enter, she caught sight of

were drawn, sealing her in. Soon enough, the carriage jerked

. I'll make him so miserable he'll

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, in a Da

eet. Their terrified whimpers echoed off the cold stone walls. Though dayli

e was cold, his sword gleaming ominou

with fear. "No one... We work for no one!

severing the man's neck in one swift motio

their eyes wide with terror. Xander tu

's patience was already gone. With another swift s

meet Xander's icy stare. "It was Royce!" he shou

. Royce? He turned slowly, taking

he truth," the man continued to bab

in his usual cold tone. A final swing of the swor

out of the room. His guards began cleaning the mess as one fo

s chambers, a guard

e guard calle

busy removing his

that Princess Kaylan is on

of confusion crossing h

urprise. "The lady you

wned. "Is

ered respectfully. "Yes, my Lord.

emoving his armor and headed for the bath,