Chapter 22
‘Stand down.’ Killian’s calm order sent a whirl of confusion through the Tr’lirians surrounding us, but they quickly obeyed and lowered their weapons.
I lifted my chin and glared at Killian, noting the empty hallway behind him. ‘Where are Chris and Rebecca?’
His top lip curled into a sneer. ‘They are no longer your concern. You and your detective need to leave, while you still can. Walk away now, and Cade will show you mercy. Remain, and your lives will be forfeit.’
The icy gleam in his eyes chilled me, but I refused to let it show. ‘I’m not going anywhere until my friends are free, and I will do whatever it takes to ensure that happens.’
‘No, you won’t. I know you. Davilian though you might be, you would never deliberately harm another to get your way, unless they were try
