I leaned back against the sofa, feeling my strength ebbing with each passing second. Until now, I’d believed the only real danger I faced was from those who lost their jobs because of me. I had never imagined someone would target me just to spite Hadrian.
“I… I don’t understand,” I mumbled. “Why would someone attack me just to get to the Lord Protector?”
“Isn’t it obvious?” Lucian chuckled, a note of exasperation in his voice. “Hadrian was once in love with a human. Naturally, his enemies assume you’ve become important to him. You live in his castle and helped him take revenge on the Vexleys.”
“I still don’t get it. How does attacking me harm Hadrian?” I burst out, a panicked laugh escaping me despite myself.
Lucian gave me a look of pity before sighing. “Do you think Hadrian would los
