I scoffed, gripping her chin, and forced her to look at me. “Who do you think is going to harm you?” She blinked nervously, a blush filling her cheeks as she averted her gaze. “Ah.” I chuckled. “I suppose there will be some pain the first time. But you agreed to the terms.” “I know what I agreed to. I know my duty.” Her words were laced with more ice than was in all of Northgall. “You never know.” I let her chin go and whispered in her ear. “You may enjoy it.” “Never.” That had me outright laughing. She turned a surprised expression on me right as Drakmir dove for the encampment.
