“If you don’t agree to the healing, I’ll have to speak to the King,” I say evenly. “Whatever problems you have with me, please believe that I take my duties very seriously. I would never harm you. And if you don’t let me do this, you won’t last the day.” Axley stares at me, then nods once. “Hurry up with it, then. I have to meet someone before I join His Majesty, and I’m already late.” “Meet someone?” “None of your business.”
