"Beta Garrick!" Thessalia's voice reverberated through the room, a mixture of urgency and determination. With her senses heightened and a readiness to defend herself, she prepared for any possible confrontation.
It was unusual to startle a man who was sound asleep, unless he possessed a keen sense of vigilance or had a deep regard for his own life.
Fortunately, Beta Garrick's response was swift and instinctual. He leaped onto the bed, assuming a defensive crouch above his wife, brandishing a short dagger in his grip. A grin adorned his face, revealing a glimpse of his teeth, his muscles taut with readiness.
In that moment, Thessalia found solace in the reassuring presence of a capable ally, knowing that they stood united against the impending threat that loomed on the horizon.
"Somet
