Chapter 207: Chapter 207

Chapter 207 Sabrina’s POV:

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I rubbed sleep out of my eyes and squirmed in my seat. My ass hurt, from all the times he had smacked it last night and it was uncomfortable to sit down.

The atmosphere in the throne room was nothing short of tensed. The four of us, myself,the King, lady Nifra and Lord Acheron sat in a semi circle. No one was smiling.

“I’ve searched.” Lord Acheron spoke up. “I have scouted this entire place with magic. Twice. I can’t find any trace of her.” “A search will be conducted. Orders for it will be sent out immediately.”

“Yes your majesty,” Lord Acheron said curtly.

“How could she have escaped?” Lady Nifra asked, tapping her chin deep in thought. “The security was air tight. If she had left, someone would have seen her.”

“She must have had help.” The king added. “And we will get to the bottom of this.”

“On that, your majesty, there was a letter that came in today.”

“A letter?”

“Yes. Regarding what...your stand in did at the party two nights ago. The letter was from Zayn Crue, demanding an apology”

I snorted a laugh. “Poetic.”

The king laughed. “There’s no fucking way in hell I’m sending an apology to that bitch.”

I met his eyes and smiled, a feeling of pride blooming inside me.

“I have yet to make him feel the full force of my plans. He will suffer at my hands.”

“He definitely will.” I said.

“Judging by your Expressions, im guessing the ball went well.” Lord Acheron said with a loud clear of his throat.

“Yes, Acheron..it did. Matter of fact, we are hosting our own ball.”

“We are?!” Lady Nifra asked in shock. “Your majesty, this is....quite impromptu I must say.”

“I understand. And I have plans for it.”

“What will the ball be for?”

“I don’t know yet. But as soon as I know, you’ll be the first to know.”

Lady Nifra glanced at me, still looking confused. “I see.”

“That’s right. Sabrina?”

“Yes your majesty?”

“Tell Nifra what happened at the party.”

“What...part?”

1/3 ter 207 58 “Your powers.” He said with a knowing smirk. Oh goodness, thank heavens. I was worried he wanted me to tell her the other parts.

“What happened with your powers?” Lady Nifra asked.

“I found that I couldn’t use my powers on someone who attacked me.” I said.

She nodded,her brows drawn together. “You have to get stronger, Sabrina. There’s a lot of threats to your life. And when I say stronger I mean mentally, physically, and otherwise.”

“Oh, I see.”

“Yes. This time, we need to stimulate your mind more and strengthen your spirit. Magic comes from inside. If your inside is weak, it will she.”

“Strengthen my spirit?”

“Absolutely not.” The king objected. “Nifra, what you are suggesting is out of the question.”

“My king it is the only way”

“I don’t want Sabrina to hurt herself.”

“My king,” I said softly and he turned to me. “I have to do this. I have to get stronger.”

“You don’t understand,”

“I do. I know that you will protect me. And I respect that. But what if you’re not there?”

“How can I not be there?”

“But what if, your majesty. What if something happens, like it did the last time. What if it’s just me. Then who will help me?”

He frowned deeply, his jaw clenching. “That’s...”

“I need to get stronger on my own. I have to. All my life I’ve been weak, dependent. I can’t keep going on this way.”

“Why else am I a pillar of strength if not to support you?”

“I will never reject your support, my king. But, let me have some strength of my own. A weak woman cannot stand by your side.”

He inhaled deeply. “My goodness.” He said and exhaled. “Fine. I don’t like this, but fine. I will agree to it if I will help you train.”

“No.”

“No?!”

I bit my lip hard. “You’re strong, your majesty. But you will go soft on me. You won’t train me to my full potential because you’ll be holding back.”

He narrowed his eyes. “So you’re saying I’ll be a terrible teacher?”

I nodded. He gasped, shocked.

“Sabrina!”

“I’m sorry,” I whispered. “But you’ll be too easy on me.”

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“Then you have to pick,” lady Nifra said. “Which one of us do you want to train you?”

I turned to her. She had a soft look in her eyes. She too would go easy on me. She’s never been my friend, but lately she’s been very sweet to me. Plus the king would easily command her to never hurt me and she would listen to him over me.

I turned to Lord Acheron. He stared at me blankly, a dark brow raised.

My hearts skipped a beat. A bad one.

Now Lord Acheron is a real meanie. He hates me. He has no qualms going against the king’s commands and orders. Plus he’s ruthless too.

As much as it pains me and makes my heart race in fear, I know he’ll be the better teacher.

“I pick lord Acheron.” I said.

He raised his brows, and a look of shock flitted across his face. Then it was gone.

“Acheron?” The king asked.

“Yes. He’s not fond of me, heck, that’s putting it lightly. But, he would go hard on me. And right now, that’s what I need.” I said to the king. “That’s what I want.”

Lord Acheron scoffed. “You’re self aware.” He said. “I do not like you one bit.”

The king glared at him. “Shut up.” Then he turned to me. “You really want him to train you?”

I nodded. “Yes. I do.”

The king sneered. Oh my goodness...he’s jealous??

Lord Acheron gave an exaggerated sigh and rose to his feet. “Sabrina. Make sure you remember this. I will always think of my dead snake while training you.”

My heart jumped to my belly. “I’m sorry for that.”

“I don’t need your apology, but whatever. Get ready. I do not tolerate tardiness.”

“Acheron. I have never felt an urge so strong as I feel right now to strangle you.”

Acheron bowed and tipped an imaginary hat. “The pleasure is all mine, my king.”