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"Don't talk to me!" I snapped at him and headed for the exit, but he caught my arm and drew me back to his chest. His hot breath on my face was irritating, gone were the days when I longed to feel them on my skin.

"Don't you touch me!" I whispered in order not to create a scene that would attract more people.

"I need to talk to you_

" Not now! "I interjected

" Now sage! "He yelled and I could not believe my ears.

" Wow, you talk to me like your child now huh? Just do you know Adriel, I am not and will never be your child, do not raise your voice at me."

" What is going on? " The queen's voice disrupted our argument.

" Greetings my Queen, "We both took a bow simultaneously.

" Sage, Adriel, how are you? "She asked, walking towards the throne room.

" Doing good my Queen," I replied briskly.