Ariana frowned. "The queen sent me to buy her a few items your majesty. I apologize. I know I am not supposed to leave the castle." She bowed down before him keeping her eyes low so as not to anger him. She should have made the queen send someone else out but she could not order her. Now she was going to get in trouble and the queen was to blame. She flitched shutting her eyes waiting for the beating or punishment.