"She doesn't need to know how to fight." "Of course she does. All of us must know how to defend ourselves. And because she is weaker and a daughter of Hedone, she will be coveted." "She will be protected," Asterion growled. Laszlo gifted the minotaur with one of his sharp, dry glances. "Says the man who runs out of the room at the first opportunity." I choked on a laugh.