Crash!
That afternoon, the whole Silver Palace shook again when Zayn entered Ariana's office and broke several 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 with surprised and wondering eyes, the other one full of hatred and anger.
Dame Kay and Sir Robert immediately got into action standing in front of Ariana to protect her even though in front of them was the Duke himself.
"Step aside, both of you," Ariana said to her knights. She held a very thin hope at that time 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.
