Defying the King

"Why did you hide it from us?" Lucy asked in a sad voice, staring at the mark on Nyla's neck.

"Dorian said we should surprise you guys," Nyla lied, her chest heavy, and stomach knotted.

"We surely got surprised there last night," Mila said.

"That was why you wore scarves around your neck and often hid it with your hair," Lucy pointed out.

"Yeah..." Nyla trailed off.

"Are you happy, Nyla?" Mila ask