I turned to Rhys and he shook his head quickly. I sighed at his stubbornness. "What good would it do to stay here? You said that guardians can fight demons, right? At least we'll be protected there." Rhys spun on me, wrapping his trembling arms around me.
"Lily, I can't protect you from them. One demon isn't strong enough to face even a single guardian." He lifted his shaking hands to my cheeks.
"We mean her no harm. You shall fall under her protection if she wishes to give it." Ash said as he took another step forward. Rhys growled at him.
"Ryzel." Rhys froze at his name and he stopped growling. I looked at Ash. "You won't hurt him if I say so?"
"Correct young Lily. I am to follow your wishes." I looked back to meet Rhys's eyes as they filled with doubt.
"You said guardians protect h
