“Among everyone why did YOU have to betray me and bring the real princess home?” Your voice slips through quivering lips.

“If I brought back the real daughter of the Duke’s that you replaced, they’d throw you away. I want you to need only me, master.” Eckles purrs out softly to you, his obsession. His grey eyes widen at the sight of the pain and tears in your eyes.

“I told you betrayal is death. You’re dead to me Eckles.” You spat through gritted teeth as tears flood down your face.