Leticia’s POV
I’m sure the poison is still in my body, because I must have heard wrong. I must be hallucinating, there is no way in hell the King just—
“Leticia, I’m sure you are in shock, but I’m not tricking you. I want you to be part of the Sinclair family,” He repeated, predicting my thoughts already.
My mouth opened. Closed. Opened again.
The machines beeped faster, mirroring the frantic thud of my heart.
“I—” My voice cracked, barely a whisper. “I can’t.”
The King’s expression didn’t change, but his eyes softened.
“Leticia—”
“No,” I cut in. “Your Majesty, I appreciate the offer, and I’m sure you are doing it because you think I saved your son, but the truth is, I was the one who put us in danger first. If I hadn’t run to the forest, then we wouldn’t have gotten hurt.”
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