Authors note

King Adrian smirked. His full lips cocking up into a spiteful smile, "you think you can run?" he asked mockingly, twirling his knife expertly with his fingers. "you think you're better than the other girls that helplessly throw themselves at me?"

Melissa took in a deep breath, glaring at him with unwavering confidence. "i'll never give into you." she stated firmly, "you can break my body, but you will never break my mind"

King Adrian's smirk only widened, "we'll see, I'll only help you on the condition that you return in three days..... and become my queen"