"Your highness!" Leon called to him, almost grunting trying to keep his cool. King Hatan glanced at Leon suddenly, so did Maia, as Leon took a deep breath under his lips, "my servants are mine and mine alone and I will not share them with anyone ….her life belongs to me and she is not to serve any other King but me… …. I hope you can understand, your Majesty…" Leon said calmly in an understanding manner.
King Hatan loosened up and spread out his hands in innocence; "Forgive me, my lord, how rude of me to take what is yours and not ask your permission. What is your asking price for your servant?" King Hatan asked. Maia grasped when he said this, thinking he was going to take her away.
