"What was I thinking..?"
Kel trailed off, frozen like a tiny rabbit in front of a large wolf. The emperor must be furious that she got caught and blew her cover.
"Last night. Why didn't you come back? Why did you go with.. him?" The emperor spat the last word like it was a disgusting taste in his mouth.
"With Dash? Well it just sort of.. happened," Kel replied quietly. The emperor didn't respond, so she hurriedly added, "About the register-"
"You could have hidden somewhere else. Why did it have to be with him!" The emperor demanded.
"I'm sorry?" Kel hesitated. "He was there and we just.. Anyway, I know you're probably upset about the reg-"
"Why didn't you leave then?!" The man interrupted again, raising his voice.
"I did leave! Right after I took it!" Kel defended herself.
"That man's house! Why didn't you leave his house?" The emperor fired back.
"Are you kidding me? It was unthinkable to try to get through all those guards!" Kel found herself matching the man's temper.
