Chapter 117. Sinister

This was something more sinister, and they would need to investigate, but right now, she needed to get back in there and help these people. How could he not see that?

"No," Was all Demarion said as he paced to his desk, but before he could do anything further.

"No, you say?..." Aakifahlynn's tone was appalled and disturbed, her eyes wide in shock and disbelief. "I cannot go to aid the sick? People are dying, Demarion." Her disbelief was palpable, adding to the tension and intrigue in the room.

"Please, just do as I say for once and stay here; you will be safe," Demarion answered, then quickly opened communication with his guards to lock down the palace, no one in or out.

'I would be safe?' Aakifahlynn watched him in utter shock and silence for a good few seconds and whispered to herself, but when he started his mind communication, she turned on her heels to head out and head back to the people.

His people! Aakifahlynn could not believe Demarion woul