Chapter 24

-Cain-

“Try again,” Willow told me, gesturing with her hand in the air as I paced behind her. Both her chair and Henry’s were turned in the opposite direction, facing me as I paced in the middle of the room. Willow had placed her bare feet on the chair, looking so cute all curled up as she held that big brown book in her hands, and her long hair was down. Henry looked rather tired, clearly not thinking I was doing very well at this practiced interview.

“How many more times? It’s getting late,” I pointed out.

“Just one more time. Impress us,” she told me, looking at me with the sweetest smile, making me unable not to listen.

“All right,” I said, slamming my hands together in front of me, trying to mentally prepare myself for this. “I am honored to have been considered a suitable leader and king. I understand my past actions proved me to be highly unworthy, but I appreciate you giving me a second chance, and I will do my very best to ensure I do not let any of you down."

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