Chapter 22 XXII

"What are you doing here, Ayla?" Robart asked. "I told you to get in bed."

Ayla knew she disobeyed her husband. Her face turned into the color of a ruby – she was ashamed of her behavior, but Ayla wanted to save the Paladin from the wrath of Robart.

"Please, Robart. Listen to me," Ayla said and moved closer to Robart.

Robart frowned, "Say what you