CHAPTER 19
A loud crash came from the direction of the palace entrance, making Raven and Aaron jump to their feet.
Raven turned to see Gerald storming through the garden gates with his face red and his fists clenched, several guards trailing behind him looking helpless.
"There you are!" Gerald yelled at Aaron and marched toward them without any regard for the carefully maintained flower beds he was trampling.
"I've been looking everywhere for you and I find you here wasting time with some servant girl when there are important matters that need your attention."
"I'm not wasting time," Aaron said and his voice had gone cold. "And Raven is my guest so you will speak to her with respect."
"Your guest," Gerald sneered and looked Raven up and down in a way that made her skin crawl. "Sinc
