Surprisingly, Groth ran his hand soothingly down the Nakaka’s back, quietly saying, “There is nothing and no one to fear in this room, Jory. No one here will harm you or Nug, because they would have to get past me… I give my solemn vow… and if anyone ever tries to harm either of you, then you tell me and I will deal with them personally. This I also vow.”
Jory blinked, but never looked up. He was clearly as baffled by Groth’s vow as Nug, who only looked at Jory and shrugged, then shook his head.
Hron’s eyes widened in shock as well, but whether from the calming way Groth spoke to Jory, or the vow he just made Khall wasn’t sure. Hell, maybe it was both. The fact was their second in command was not acting like himself at all, and it was a bit disconcerting.
“Young one, might I ask a qu
