GABRIELLA'S POV
"Why would one of Everleen's kings gift you an enchanted sword? Are you bedding with them? Because if you are, their beautiful queen will have your head mounted on a pike." Carrick says with concern as I sheath the blade.
"Rafael's more likely to get my head first before her," I joke which seems to sadden him even more.
Carrick has been my friend since Sir Ruglord purchased me. Unlike the other male slaves, he never mocked me during our training. Our bond deepened quickly. So I understand why he is worried. I would be equally worried if it were him going to fight the vampire. But winning this fight can earn me my freedom.
"You should have withdrawn from the fight. Yesterday." He says, his voice strained. Before I can answer him I hear a familiar female voice exclaim fro
