CLAUDIUS

My eyes squinted deeply as I watched her scurry off like a little bird. I knew her. As a weak breed. Quiet, gentle and timid, which I found irritating. But the fierce look in her eyes from earlier, her pleas when she misunderstood my good intentions, surprised me. Then, why had she stopped me from chasing that man? A lot of questions tumbled within me, with a lot of rage, as I thought about the sight from earlier.

I could not chase after her now, as I knew she felt enough shame already. 'Let's find the young man now, shall we?' I muttered, making my way out of the...