Chapter 50

Valerie's POV

When I arrived back at the packhouse, the sun was sinking, tinting the corridors amber. My eyes happened to fall on Darius, who was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, his gaze locked onto mine.

"You left without guards," he said in a calm tone, but his eyes narrowed.

"I went to inspect the borders," I replied, keeping my tone deliberately even.

"Tell me I'm wrong to thin