#Chapter 56: The Last One To See Her

“Follow,” Caleb snaps at Harper’s handmaiden as he hops down from the stage. She nods, and immediately falls into step behind him. Granted, she has to take two steps for his every one. “King Caleb?” Tristan asks, likely wondering if he should follow as well. Caleb doesn’t need backup to punish his own harem, but… in the case that Harper truly has escaped somehow… “Have the head of the guard meet me in Madeline’s chambers. You may then follow as well, if you so wish.” “Yes, my King,” Tristan immediately starts to move, beating even Caleb to the door. Outside the Hall, Caleb turns toward the wing that house his harem. When he starts to delve deeper, he pauses. He genuinely does not know the way to Madeline’s chambers. He only vaguely even remembers which one she is. Or… wait… is he thinking of someone else? “Slave,” Caleb says. “Yes, my King?” the handmaiden speaks, her voice soft and mousy. “Show me the way to Madeline’s chambers.” “At once.” The handmaiden steps fo