Chapter 52 THE KINGS DESPERATION

King Adrain spent most nights beside Athalia now. He barely slept and his face grew drawn, and his voice hoarse from whispered reassurances that brought little comfort.

“Adrain,” Athalia said weakly one evening, “you don’t have to stay.”

“I do,” he replied firmly. “I won’t leave you alone. I didn’...

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