ASTRID'S POV I let go of the door and I crossed my hands over my chest as I walked outside. I locked the door behind me. It was really strange for them to be kneeling in front of my door. Some of the maids passed by quickly as they murmured to themselves. I saw amusement on their faces as they passed by. "You are all embarrassing yourselves. Please leave, I do not wish to talk to any of you," I said as I rolled my eyes. "Let's make a deal," Zane offered as he balanced one leg in a full kneel, the other half standing. "What would that be?" I asked as I watched intently, waiting for what they were about to spill. "If we prioritize anything else apart from you when danger is near, you can send us to the dungeon as punishment. Whatever you ask us to do, we will obey," Aiden