Aria didn’t even see the Governor’s last moments. Carried by Darren against his chest, she only heard and that was enough. Very quickly, she was whisked all the way to his bedroom and thrown on the bed.

“My Lord… I didn’t think you’d be back so quickly.”

“What the fuck were you doing in his chambers?”

She was surprised by his question. Darren started undoing the thick armor he was wearing, the cold metal loudly falling to the floor. ...