Ashton was quite terrifying when he was angry. His blue eyes seemed to get darker, his demeanor was upright and standoffish. We walked to the dungeon in silence. My heart was thumping aggressively in my chest the entire walk down to the dungeon. I didn't know how I would react seeing this man again. Knowing now what I do, that there are instructions to come into the castle and take me against my will I find myself wondering what I am going to say to the man. I feel Kayden's hand brush against my arm reassuringly; he can feel the tension in my body as we walk closer to the dungeon. "Stay close Kennah," Kayden whispers as we approach a guard. "You don't have to speak if you do not want to. Ashton is very good at this." I nod, unsure how I am to answer him. Ashton spe

