Chapter hundred twenty-two

Ariah’s POV

I didn't want to turn around, I remained frozen for what seemed like an eternity before I regained control of myself.

The person behind me didn't move, it had to be a he for his body was as hard as a brick wall. He had to be tall because my head hit his chest. Slowly, I turned and my guess was right, the man behind me was so tall that he completely towered above me, but he wasn't dressed as a guard as I had expected. He squinted at me curiously, he was quite handsome, with Viking gold hair and a full beard, and his brown eyes assayed me carefully.

"And who are you supposed to be?" He asked in a deep voice.

"Uhm...Well..." I stuttered and looked around to see if I could make a quick getaway but the front door was blocked.

The only way I could run was right back up the stairs and that would lead me right back to James's room, that was the last place I wanted to be!

"You're a fucking spy, aren't you?" He asked, pointing an accusing finger at me. "I have never seen y