Chapter 107. Gravity of the Situation

"How could you do this to me? I was worried out of my mind that something happened to you, that you were in danger. Someone is always after you, and you know this. How could you? Huh?" Demarion demanded, pointing at his chest at 'I,' then continuing his hand gestures as he stressed the gravity of the situation.

He really wanted to know, did she want to get away from him so badly that she would risk her life? Yes, he already knew that from past experience, but Goddess damn it, how could she?

Aakifahlynn scoffed at the audacity of this disgraced Emperor, and it showed in her face and stance. "How could I?... How could I?" she screamed, anger overtaking her. Because here he went again, she was enraged. She could not see past that rage right now.

She hated when people tried to take her for a fool; she despised being underestimated, a feeling she had endured from Jairus, Taisiya, and the council members for far too long. She was determined not to let it happen again. <