“You fought terribly, by the way,” I said. “Excuse me?” Her mood seemed to shift, the haunted look leaving her eyes as she smirked. “I stabbed you, in case you forgot.” “You caught me off guard. Do not think it will happen again.” She rolled her eyes. “Sure thing, Your Majesty. Now lie down and close your eyes.” “So forceful,” I said, but eased back down and closed my eyes.
