Aurora “Damon?” I yelled out. His eyes widened in panic as he rushed towards me with his hand over my mouth. I tried to shake him off, but he was too strong. He moved me quite easily even when I tried to resist. He dragged me to a tree bark. I had a puzzled look on my face at his rash reaction. Eventually, I looked around and saw some of Darius’s warriors walking around on their routine surveillance in the palace. My eyes widened in joy as I tried to call out, but Damon’s hand stayed tight over my lips. I tried to make muffling sounds. Unfortunately, they seemed not to have escaped. Damon gestured his finger for me to remain silent. Signaling he will hurt them if I try to scream. Knowing how ruthless he can be, I dare not upset him any further. I nodded my head in agreement, he had a

