“I’m surprised,” the panting king says in the center of that dirt ring. This, of course, is in response to Kai’s supposed lack of contact with the future queen. Kai blocks a swift blow. “And why would that surprise you?” “You know why.” “Enlighten me,” the Enforcer dares. Death leans on a weapon rack, her anticipation growing. “Because you love her!” the king blurts raggedly. He lowers his sword, defeated. “Perhaps more than anything.”
