The silence that followed stretched and Derek purposely left out the part of Zariel bullying Angie. He didn't ask her about it intentionally. He wanted to make Zariel feel herself for now.
If he catches her next time, she wouldn't know what he would do to her.
Derek didn't act that he saw her bullying his slave. Instead he acted as if he never saw it all.
Derek was preying Zariel, but unknown to him, Zariel was also preying on him and also acting so careful enough so that she wouldn't be caught.
The two's are preying on each other.
When the silence was becoming more awkward, Zariel broke it.
"I was on my way to see the healer"
Derek inclined his head and walked out on her.
Zariel let out the breath she didn't even know she was holding.
She left the castle again to Liam's house. Li
