Stay Out Of Things That Don't Concern You

"I know you're there. Come out. Now," He commanded me.

My blood went cold as I realized I'd been found out. For a moment I stayed frozen on the bench not sure what to do. I wished the bench would just open up and swallow me into it.

" If you delay any longer your punishment will only become worse, " He threatened. His voice was calm yet displayed a hint of dangerousness as if it were saying 'Try me if you dare'. The emperor was really good at conveying his anger without being too expressive about it and that's what made him even scarier.

Worried to anger him even more, I immediately stood up from the bench and without putting on the shoes I'd removed went to the other side of the balcony where he was. I met his eyes and was hit by his intimidating aura. His tall muscular frame looked down on me. He was even taller than General Kang.

" Lady Ayan?" He asked confused as if processing my being here.