For a brief moment, we stood in silence. "Don't answer that question," he eventually stated. "Why not?" I asked, confused. Taking another deep breath, he turned his head towards the two men watching us from afar. He glared at them before turning back to face me. "Let's just leave it at that, shall we? They're probably dangerous, so please don't ask any questions." His words sent chills down my spine. Suddenly I became aware of the fact that the two men were getting up and walking towards us. I glanced behind me, searching frantically for an escape route and I instantly regretted doing so when I saw Rythian standing right behind me. He wrapped his arm around my shoulder and pushed my head sideways against his chest as the two men drew closer and I caught sight of their faces. I gasped

