Chapter 248

"What made you give in? I thought you'd just never do it." Devari said. "Nothing..." I shrugged. Devari leaned up to look at me. "In case you haven't noticed. You're not a slave... You're more so an asset. I use you, you use me! This was our agreement. You can tell me... I know when something's wrong." Devari noted. "There's nothing wrong..." I sighed, not wanting to reveal to him just how heartbroken I was, inside. "Is it something we should be concerned about?" Devari persisted to prod. "No..." I sighed, leaning up, "I'm going to my room..." "I didn't mean to make you leave..." Devari said. "Well you did..." I responded, getting to my feet. I returned to my room, just tired. For the third time that day, I showered. It was nice! The warm steam readied me for bed! Upon exiting, it shocked me to the core to see Devari sitting at my desk, looking at me in disappointment. "So, you're upset over that dethroned king?" He asked. My blood began to boil! "Get out!" I demanded, pointing to the