Malakai
I shot him a warning look, but he only smiled.
It was wicked.
And filled with traps.
This was one of the reasons why I didn't invite him to the meeting.
I cut him off. “I have nothing and no one to protect. Do you hear me? Nothing. The Pit is just a place we’ve used to remind everyone of their place in our hierarchy. Nothing more.”
I didn't think the room would agree.
The pressure to do something about his statement increased in 100 folds. My claws dug into the edge of the table as I leaned forward, staring Seif down. He didn’t flinch, but I could see the faintest doubt in his eyes.
“If any of you think I’m lying,” I continued slowly. “Then you’re all invited to the Pit tonight. I’ll be hosting a show. A little… punishment for a halfling who thinks spreading rumours is ent
