She responded, her hands clutching the boxes tightly. She wondered if he felt guilty for what he did and wanted to make it up to her; but then she cautioned herself not to be delusional. The last time she gave meaning to what he did, she knew where it got her. But why was he giving them to her himself? He could have easily asked one of the guards to bring it to her.''
Neera kept her head low after speaking, as she waited for the King's order;
''The Princesses are coming to the Palace tomorrow. '' He paused, and Neera lifted her head to look at him; ''I have prepared a room for you, close to my chambers. I want you to avoid them the best you can. They will see you as a threat to them and might try to get rid of you, so for as long as they'll be here, you will keep away from them. The less they see you, the less they think of hurting you. ''
Zavian ordered, and she nodded; ''Thank you, Your Majesty, for this kind gesture. '' she said with a bow;
