He hopped off the horse before it even stopped. "What happened? Where is Neera?" His question was directed at Jasmine.
Jasmine glanced at a bawling Penelope, and answered. "She has been taken to her chambers. She fell ill and will receive medical care shortly."
"What happened to her?" Zavian growled out. Both Jasmine and Penelope flinched at his tone, and the entire place became silent.
Penelope fell to her knees, and Azriel was dumbfounded. What had she got to do with what happened to Neera?
"I shouldn't have taken her outside the castle gates, your Majesty. I'm sorry." Penelope pleaded.
In a flash, Zavian held both Penelope's arms and raised her to her feet. Penelope shook in fright, her face was leveled with his and her feet dangled a few meters above the ground.
"What happened to her?" Zavian asked slowly. Fear struck a chord in Penelope, and her breaths came out jagged.
"I don't know…"
