Chapter 97

~ Daciana’s POV

A frown creased Hazel's brow. "How dare you question me?" she snapped, her voice sharp.

Taken aback by her sudden defensiveness, I flinched slightly. However, the suspicion that had been brewing since I saw her secretive behavior the night before wouldn't be easily dismissed. This was too good of an opportunity to pass up, a chance to gain some leverage.

"I just saw you…" I started, placing the basket of snacks I was carrying onto the table with a soft thud. "Yesterday night. You were sneaking back to your quarters after…well, after what?" I tried to sound as if I was accusing her.

The look on Hazel's face went from annoyed to full-on icy. "How dare you?" she said again, but this time her voice was cold and dangerous. There was a definite chill in the air.

"Oh," she said, her tone dripping with sarcasm, "that means my guards aren't doing their jobs properly, does it?" Her glare could have curdled milk.

My stomach lurched. Big mistake, confronting her like this. I could