"I said, let's just let her be… She hasn't done anything bad," Darius said, his voice calm yet firm. He recalled Aria's words from the day before about trusting Lucien. She had looked so sincere, and something in her plea had struck a chord within him. Darius had decided it was time they truly gave her a chance—or at least trusted Lucien's intentions in handling her.
Merdrick stared at Darius, disbelief etched across his features. "Do you even realize what you're saying?" His tone was sharp, almost accusatory. It was clear he couldn't comprehend Darius's sudden change in attitude.