‘If that happens, consider this my first and last lesson for you.’ replied Xenia flatly.
Zephir, who marched directly in front of them flanking Loredan, had been listening in on their exchange. Until now the knight had remained unusually silent, abstaining from lambasting his habitual sarcastic remarks; he seemed more interested in The Guardian, who marched at the front of their column alongside Captain Gedrick.
‘Do not concern yourself petite. The Ravnarkai only expend their energy on those who would make a worthy meal.’ he said disdainfully, blatantly mocking her height.
The Guardian overheard the derisive comment and deliberately broke step until she fell back in line with the column alongside Zephir. The sardonic knight ignored Rayna’s sudden presence, and instead chose to focus on
