King Derek POV

I fluttered my eyes as the breeze from the window brushed through my face, and a surge of anger and irritation washed over me like a tidal wave. I stood up from the bed in annoyance wondering who dared to leave my window open.

“Guards!’ I called out the guards that usually stand in front of my door.

“Yes, my lord ” they replied in uniform as they ran into the room bowing their head to me.

“What took you so long to answer my calls!” I yelled at them angrily.

“Sorry, my lord, I didn't hear you called for us earlier” one of the guards dared...