Kaida
"Where are you going?"
Caspian's question brought me to an abrupt halt, my head snapping in his direction. Startled by his sudden voice, I instinctively clutched at my chest.
"Ah!" I adjusted the face cap perched atop my head and took a step back. "A run. I was planning on a run."
"By whose authority are you leaving?" Caspian demanded, his large arms folding across his chest as he planted himself in a wide-legged stance.
"I have no intention of trespassing, I assure you. Just a brief respite for fresh air and sunlight, and then I'll return. I am not attempting to flee." I pursed my lips, offering a hopeful glance for his approval.
"You are not permitted to leave the house," Caspian emphasized, his thick finger pointing downward, "without my express permission."
"Asher?" I inqu
