“Alick…” Alec opened his eyes and met his gaze. “Stay,” the king murmured. Alec frowned. “What do you mean?” “When your people finally come for you. I will let them all go. All of them…. If you stay.” Alec’s ribcage squeezed tight. “Zercy… I… I’m responsible for my team.” Zercy nuzzled his cheek. “Let them go, Alick. Choose me.”
