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***WARNING: LANGUAGE, VIOLENCE, AND DISTURBING CONTENT***

 Karen screamed and cursed as Draco and two other guards dragged her from the throne room. The nobles gathered directly outside gasped when they saw her crazed state. A mix of pity and mocking swirled around her as Karena clung to anyone who was within grabbing distance.

 She cried and begged them to come to her rescue, and stop the injustice being done to her. Karena had been in Alcon longer than her home kingdom, but all of her so-called friends turned their noses up at her, and averted their eyes. The king had made his decision, and they weren't about to risk their livelihoods by speaking out on her behalf.