“Do you believe in me, Lance Orion?” I asked and his throat rose and fell. “My belief in you is without bounds,” he said heavily. “But-” “Then why would you steal away my chance to fight the creature who has tormented me, stolen my will and forced you to bleed and bleed for my curse?” I hissed. “Would you truly deny me this kill?” He opened and closed his mouth, fear and love chasing each other in his eyes, but then he relented, bowing his head to me. “Of course not, my Queen.” He stepped back and I nodded to him, encouraging him to dispel his air shield.
