Orix

In this scene, Raik and King Orix are in her chamber. She’s confessed that she’s embarrassed by her own hands, which are so unlike the beautiful queen’s. Such a ridiculous truth “I love you, Vhalgenn.” When I tried to turn …
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Freshly bathed and sitting by the fire with food, Raik unwinds a bit. She’d slipped earlier and insulted his queen. Understandable, since Raik and Orix grew up together and had been lovers for many years before his marriage—and Raik’s banishment. &#823…

In this scene, King Orix accompanies Raik. Covered in dust and grime, she needs a bath. Hiding the effect of his touch In what had once been my own room, Orix stripped off my torn doublet and shirt. When he …
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In this scene, Raik has arrived at the palace and been ushered into the king’s throne room. It’s empty except for him. After she gives the brief report she’s been dispatched to bring, King Orix picks up an apple from …
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