Crash!
That afternoon, the whole Silver Palace shook again when Zayn entered Ariana's office and broke several small bottles on the floor. Where she did not know what and why this happened.
Now, in the middle of the office, she and Zayn looked at each other. One had surprised and wondering eyes, and the other one was full of hatred and anger.
Dame Kay and Sir Robert immediately got into action, standing in front of Ariana to protect her, even though the Duke, who is also their master, was in front of them.
"Step aside, both of you," Ariana said to her knights. She held a very thin hope that Zayn would never hurt her. No matter how much he hated her.
Dame Kay and Sir Robert hesitated because they knew about the condition of the Duchess, who was pregnant, but they also knew they had to follow the instructions.
