Jazalah hurried over to Elara, gripping the towel snugly around her body, and bowed her head in respect to my mate, while I noticed some of the other women in crowd passing over golden coin, I guess they'd bet on Jaz's fight. "Thank you, Luna." Jaxalah said cheerfully, with a hint of bravado and smugness in her tone. "I can't wait to guard you, and I guarantee you won't regret letting me take on that role." Elara appeared perplexed until Calligan provided a translation, and a smile broke across her face as she exchanged a few words with him. "The Luna said you’re welcome." He interpreted before casting a cautious, fearful glance at me. "She also mentioned that it’s... it’s disgraceful to have been excluded in the first place because of your gender." "I knew I’d like her." Jaz whispered

