Her eyes widen before tears start to roll down her cheeks. "David" she starts to say, but I quickly cut her off with a slap across her face. "Do not ever let my name pass your lips again. You will address me as Lord or King. Only my wife may same my name." The door opens and two of my guards step inside. "Take Jiselle to the cell for threatening to harm my wife. She is to receive ten lashes." "My King, please don't do this" she pleads as they drag her away.
A few minutes later my brother, Carmen, and Drake are led into the foyer. I hate to see Jasmine bow even though I know it's proper protocol. "Jasmine, I have told you that isn't necessary. We are family now," Allister says. Jasmine nods and I pull her to my side. "Brother, I am so happy you three could join us for dinner. It's been so
