Chapter 9

Jane never expected things to take such a turn. There was no time to dodge. The blade sliced into her shoulder, carving out a piece of flesh. The pain sent her collapsing onto the bed, her eyes bloodshot. Refusing to give up, she cried out: “Why... why are you doing this to me? I risked my life to bear your child! And now you want to kill me?” The Crown Prince laughed, though anger burned behind his smile. Pointing at her, he shouted: “My child? Do you even know what royal...