35 First Meeting

"You're a slave now, aren't you? Why use noble etiquette to greet me?" The princess deliberately scanned my attire, reminding me of my current status and predicament.

I focused on the woman before me—noble, beautiful, possessing all the traits of a ruler. My eyelashes drooped as I pondered how to answer her question.

"Your Highness, I am indeed Alpha Klaus's slave now, but that's because he once saved me from Alpha Ron's hands. I am only following his orders out of gratitude."

"But in my heart, I don't consider myself a slave."

"Ridiculous! What does your opinion matter?" The princess's eyes turned icy, her tone laced with disdain and anger.

"Do you think that just because you don't see yourself as a slave, you can act like a noble in front of me?"

By the wall, the guards became alert due to the princess's anger. The long whips in their hands were raised again, waiting only for the princess's command.