- Laith Taher 55
“They were tyrants,” he replied. “They treated
people unfairly and did not involve me in ruling. Killing
them was the only solution.
“You are soft, Heather, and kind-hearted. This
softness of women does not help with ruling. Kings need to
be harsh and tough, otherwise they will lose their rule, and
their kingdoms will become corrupted.”
“Is it true that you intend to reduce taxes and invade
nearby kingdoms and tribes?” she asked innocently.
“Yes, that is true,” he replied.
Destiny was harsh on Heather when she was
enslaved at such young age. Yet, destiny made it up for her
when she was married to a king and, consequently, became
a queen. It was a leap from bottom to top. She appreciated
that gift and wanted it to last without any disturbance. That
was why she loved peace and stability and hated war and
trouble. She was kind-hearted, and therefore did not wish
anyone harm.
With her very beautiful face, she looked at him with
an innocent irresistible look, “I agree on reducing taxes.”
Then, with her tender voice, she said, “But, I need
to beg something from you, My Lord. Please, do not invade
anyone. Please, let us live in happiness and peace away
from bloodshed and war, please.”
He replied, “I told you that you are soft, Heather.
And this softness does not help with ruling. If I do not
invade, I will not be able to get any money, which means
that I cannot reduce taxes. Besides, I am an ambitious king,
and the current size of my kingdom is too small for my
ambition. I am fairer than the kings of these kingdoms and