Jasmine & Dagger

"Come in." The king was relaxing himself on the huge throne while stretching his arms. "I'm done, Your Majesty. Shall I go and end it for the day?" Celeste said while still bowing without looking into his majesty's eyes. She was worn out to the point that she could even lay down and sleep on the floor. "Drink it." The king pointed to the wine on the table in front of him. Sitting there half naked, he stilled his eyes on Celeste, watching her every single moves. Ones who defied and questioned his orders are known to not live for a even a minute more to tell the tale. "Alright, Your Majesty." Celeste took a small step to the table and raised her hands to take the glass with wine. She trembled, closing her eyes while holding her tears. Gulping the content of the glass, she made sure to drink all the wine to please the king. "Come closer."