“A fine excuse. I can see why Duke Sand Storm tolerates you.” Her eyes narrowed as she took a few steps further. Desias tried his best not to let his nervousness show. She spoke lowly, “Be grateful I found you looking after your charge’s well-being. I do not care for you, Desias, and you should consider yourself fortunate the princess was forgiving of your… initiative. I certainly would not have been at the time.”