(Carissa)
Although I hated being confined, I was relieved we had arrived in the capital. Clyde headed to his office on the second floor of the palace. Only Wallace escorted me all the way to my room. I glanced at the guards at the door. Their faces paled when they saw their superior.
"It's my fault for sneaking out of my room," I said. "Please don't blame them. I promise I won't do it again."
"You are the king's responsibility. I won't interfere," the Beta said. "The warriors are my responsibility. They know their duties and the punishment if they neglect them."
I felt guilty for causing trouble for others. "All right. See you later."
"See you later," he replied.
I entered the bathroom and looked at my reflection in the mirror. Thankfully, all the bruises on my face were fading. Dunc
