Kaida

"Where are you going?"

Caspian's question brought me to an abrupt halt, my head snapping in his direction. Startled by his sudden voice, I instinctively clutched at my chest.

"Ah!" I adjusted the face cap perched atop my head and took a step back. "A run. I was planning on a run."

"By whose authority are you leaving?" Caspian demanded, his large arms folding across his chest as he planted himself in a wide-legged stance.

"I have no intention of trespassing, I assure you. Just a brief ...