CHAPTER 44: ALLY OR FOE?RAYA'S POV.

King Barakar and Talia led me to my chamber after I recounted all that happened. The soldiers opened the door as he led me in. Kieran and the maids followed us.

"I can only imagine how shaken up you must have been. But I'm glad no harm came to you," he said, looking at me with such caring eyes.

"Me too," I smiled, blushing.

"By the way, how did you fend off the attackers? I forgot to ask," King Barakar inquired.

"The guards did their best, but the Black ...