DARIUS’ POV
The sight of Alara on the ground made my heart skip several beats. I was so glad when I went close to her and saw that she was unhurt.
But it was hard for me not to be angry with Kara. “You were meant to watch over her, Kara! I gave you the instruction to watch over her and not leave her side!” I glared, my thundering voice didn’t seem enough.
Kara bent her face to the ground. “I am sorry, King Darius. I am sorry…”
“This was all my fault, Darius…” Alara said calmly, and I turned to look at her.
“I asked Kara to bring me here. She didn’t want to bring me here, but I forced her to.” She looked like she was telling the truth, but there was no way I could tell.
“Are you saying this because you want to help her escape her punishment?”
“No, Darius. I am saying this because it
