Chapter 33: Absence of a Cold Heart
Julien’s POV
Middle Realm
The world melted and faded away to nothingness. I fell to my knees as reality swapped for the cold shadows of the Demon King’s palace. I kept my head down as I felt his stare burn into me. If the day couldn’t get worst with Cionna and Josey, now I was in front of my general. The master of my soul and owner of my existence even more so than Josey. Her father.
“Julien? Have you forgotten your manners so easily?” he bellows.
Automatically, I rise to one knee and look up at the king. My emotions are like a tornado in my chest as I fight to keep them off my face. I have a sh*t storm to deal with back home, but I will never make it back if I piss off Balast.
“My King, I apologize for the momentary lapse. I was not expecting you to summon me so suddenly. My contract isn’t due for another few decades.”