“Rather than Sandu,” Tariq said, “I will aid you.” Gary shook his head. If something was planted that could possibly attack one or all of us, you cannot be in the line of fire. Tariq all but ground his teeth, but he didn’t argue. Andor knew he could never be in Tariq’s shoes. The man had been a hunter for centuries. Now, he was the one they all protected, kept behind a wall of warriors in order that he lead. Andor understood it was necessary, and he knew Tariq did as well, but it didn’t make the transition any easier.
