“The more powerful you are, the tighter Irdelron will attempt to tether you.” “You don’t trust him.” I didn’t see how anyone could, but I wanted to hear Irrik’s answer. “I only trust myself. Everyone else will betray you if they have enough motivation.” I furrowed my brow. “And Tyr. You trust Tyr, right?” Irrik sent him down to care for me. He frowned, and his gaze darted to my lips, making me blush. Finally, he said, “Only to a point.”
