Chapter 42: Seen and Said --------------Mal's Perspective-------------- I watch my mate go up the stairs. I turn back to Charles. "I do not understand why you did this without consulting us. Without consulting me. I never imagined you would be this impulsive and reckless. Why did you do this, Charles?" I look into his deep green eyes. I need to see the man I know. I know that Charles can detach from time to time. It is the burden of being immortal, it is hard to feel all of the time. I endeavor to feel at all times. It is hard but necessary, especially for Cassandra. "I am sorry, Master. I did not know that this would hurt anyone. I thought I was doing the right thing. That I was protecting everyone." "That is a sorry excuse and you know it. If you were wanting to protect us, then

