Cindy's POV
"Where do you think you're going, Clover?" Alder asked angrily. I was worried, yes. But I had to do what I needed to do. I can only stay here after it's too late.
"I already told you, Alder," I replied, trying to hide the nervousness I was feeling right now. He walked towards me without leaving my eyes. His being there that instant made me wonder how he ever did that.
"I thought I had already made myself clear, and I guess you are really hard-headed and left me with no choice." His voice was deep and hoarse, as though he wasn't the one who was talking to me, which made me worried.
"What, are you going to give me your king's command?" I asked, even though I started to feel scared, too. I think he still looks angry, and Masha told me his deep black orbs were bor
