Maelis Rolkov

“You were supposed to wait for me,” I said as Ronan and I made our way back toward the party.

“I was, until you were out of my sight. Party or no party, it doesn’t change the fact that we’re in our enemy territory. We can’t afford to let our guard down. And besides, your father told me to protect you.”

“Did he?” I stopped walking and turned to face him. He froze, saying nothing, he didn't dare say anything else and that silence was all the confirmation I needed as I started to walk again.

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