(Note: Nothing in this chapter supports violence against women. As a girl myself, I condemn any such action which is derogatory to any woman. My dear readers, if any of you find such content disturbing then please skip this chapter. I can assure you that you will still be able to understand the next chapter.)
It took Evelyn a long time to find her voice. She lowered her head and gulped in fear. Rafael's aura was too intimidating. It reminded her of someone who has been the reason behind her horrible nightmares.
It made her want to crawl away from him.
"Your Highness….I am an ordinary slave. I don't know any prince and I didn't plan anything."
Though she was afraid, her voice was firm.
However, when she said all this, she was not aware of what was going on inside Rafael's mind.
His eyes traveled down to her body. Even though she was covered in mud, one could tell at a glance that she was a beautiful lady…especially when he saw her eyes just now.