Being summoned to see the king alone was a clear sign that Riona was about to face a harsh reprimand. And that would be the lightest punishment she could hope for.
Being thrown into the kitchen as a servant, despite sharing royal blood, should have been humiliating. But for Riona, it had become a routine rather than a punishment after years of enduring it.
She knew that working in the kitchen would no longer suffice as a punishment. King Valentin would resort to something else. She didn't know what, and that uncertainty drove her crazy.
Riona had no idea what to expect—she only knew it would be bad.
Meanwhile, Sir Kai walked beside her, clenching his fists and pursing his lips without saying anything. She glanced at him, wondering why he was following her instead of returning to the party.
