I stumble along the archery lane and pick up my clothes. As I’m walking away, through the garden, I hear Teagan say, “This is a good reminder for all of us about who we’re dealing with.” “Careful how you speak of His Majesty,” Axley interjects. “You’re perilously close to treason.” “It’s not treason, it’s reality,” Khloe snaps. “He let all of us do that to her. And he didn’t flinch once.” “True,” says Axley. “Maybe she overstepped, and he finally realized she needed to be put in her place. She walks around like she’s high-born, when she’s nothing but a grimy village whore.” I round the corner
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