Aelin had indeed changed—grown into a queen. Was still growing into one. But he knew that there were no restraints, no inner ones, on how far Aelin would go to protect those she loved. Protect her kingdom. And if someone stood in her way, barred her from protecting them … No lines existed to cross within Aelin in regard to that. No lines at all.
YOU SUCK CHAOL AND YOURE LUCKY IM NOT IN THIS BOOK. I hope someday you meet Elaine and she puts you in your place like she did Lorcan.
You have and would protect your king with the similar rage and brutal-ness. So shut up.