Chapter 69 No Loyalty

• Her face drained of color, shock and indignation warring within her. "That's not it. Such insinuations are baseless." Her voice wavered slightly.
• Xander's demeanor shifted abruptly. "Baseless?" He scoffed. "You dare dismiss my words as gibberish?" He gestured sharply. "Seize her."
• Two guards materialized from the corners and gripped Stephanie's arms with ironclad holds. Panic flared in her eyes as she struggled futilely. "Please, my Lord! Forgive my stupidity, please." Her pleas were a stark contrast to her earlier bravado.