Jasmine POV
When we return to the castle, I lead the children inside and fight the urge to roll my eyes when we find Jared is waiting. "My queen, I'm glad to see you know your place. I wondered if I was going to have to break up your little visit with the slave because you disobeyed the king," Jared says. I feel the familiar itch in my hand, but I fight against the vines. "I think you are the one that forgets your place warrior. I am the queen. You will speak to me with respect and know your place."
I see a flash of shock in his eyes before he balls his fists at his sides. Shock quickly fades and is replaced by anger. I'm not sure what I expected, but his apology isn't it. "My apologies, my queen" he says through gritted teeth. There is no sincerity in his words, but the fact he even sa
