“I’m going to kill him for making you come to this,” I mutter under my breath as Dain greets the king with perfect manners. “Xaden didn’t make me come.” “What?” My gaze jumps to his. “He’d never ask this of me. Never ask it of anyone. But I told him I would keep you safe, and that’s what I’m doing, keeping you safe.” He flashes a crooked smile. “You are a good friend, Liam Mairi.” I rest my head on his arm. “You saved my life, Violet. The least I can do is grin and bear it through a fucking party.”
