Darryl and Samara's expressions changed when they heard the noise. They were both thinking about Lukas at the same time.

'Lukas is too daring. His plan to put the princess under house arrest has been exposed, and now he has sent an assassin here!'

"You—" Feeling shocked and angry, Samara gave Darryl a stern look and said, "Don't go anywhere!" As she said that, she gripped her longsword tightly and hurried to the bedchamber.

Darryl felt helpless as he watched her graceful back leave.

'Run?

'