“Yes,” Irrik said. “The king instructed me to protect you.” My brain had a difficult time wrapping itself around Irrik killing the guards. Shock made my response slow, and with raised brows, I asked, “Do you think he meant against his own men?” The Drae curled his lips, and scales briefly appeared, rippling across his chest. In the daylight, they had a different hue, like a neon-blue flickered deep under the surface. “He should have been more specific.” “Is that the only one you’ve killed today?” I hushed as he stood and dusted off the back of his aketon. He scoffed and began walking back
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