Derek's POV
"What the hell are you doing?" I demanded angrily, promptly blocking his way before he could reach for Kieran. "Sheath your damn blade, Thomas. We are not here to kill her."
"You might not be but I am. And that makes you a traitor."
"Traitor?" I said.
"We had our orders, didn't we?"
"And what were those orders?" I asked back. "They didn't include killing anyone. We were told to warn them off. Still remember Kelvin's words if your memory is fuzzy."
Thomas looked at me, and I noticed the intent in his eyes. Deep as it was. "Move, Councilman."
I did not move and for the first time in a long while, it felt as if I was doing something good and worthwhile.
Thomas made a face. "Alright then," he said, and I could feel his body relax. "Have it as you wish. But this will be one
