Queen Zania was initially taken aback by Sir Luke’s reaction before it dawned on her what he was pleading for.
“You are to stay away from my friend. I forbid any contact with her,” she commanded with a straight face while his heart sank. He had hoped that his queen would accept him, but clearly not.
“I am afraid I cannot, My Queen,” Sir Luke responded with a melancholic tone, careful not to be seen to be challenging his queen.
“You will disobey me?” Queen Zania asked sharply while he frantically shook his head.
“It is not my will, My Queen. I have found my soulmate. My heart will not allow me to just forget about her. I will also not deceive Her Highness by going behind her back.”
“I will execute you if you ever come near Celia. You choose your fate,” Queen Zania threatened and a
