Long Live Evil (Time of Iron #1)

by Sarah Rees Brennan

In a strangely calm voice, Rahela addressed Lord Marius. “You said Lia has no family to intervene. But she does.” Wearing her disaster-defying expression, she turned to Key and placed her hands on his belt. Efficiently, she removed the regulation guard’s sword from its scabbard. He watched her, eyes hooded. “Don’t,” Key breathed. She stepped back. “Trust me. I can fix this.” Key moved fast as a monster in a firelit tale of terror, but the movement ended not in violence but gentleness. His fingertips grasped the edge of her sleeve. “Boss. Let me.” Rahela’s eyes travelled over his face. “I know how you feel, but you’re still hurt.” “I swear I’m not!” Her voice echoed as though she were a ghoul calling from the ravine. “You took the oath. I command you to stay.”

you can't hear me but I am SCREAMING right now