*Deimos’ POV*

I entered the yard of Kyros' home and was met by Atlas and Messene. "What's this?" I asked them.

"She says we can't come in; Kyros' orders."

"Like Hell," I bit out and stepped up to the door. Messene stood in my path and refused to step aside. When I made a motion to push her aside, Atlas stopped me.

I looked from him to Messene and saw that she was trembling, her lips pressed into a defiant line. She was terrified but I ...