He steps forward and bends a knee before fluidly moving into a kneel, and lowers his head, lifting one arm so his wrist touches his forehead in a sign of respect for his master. It’s obvious that despite his arrogant and cold manner, Darrius is a loyal servant to my father and seems he knows how to be submissive in front of the right creatures. He still has that noble air of command, yet I sense no aggression or anything negative coming from him at all. Complete obedience.

“Stay here, I have no need for your men anymore. Watch for Jasper in case he needs assistance in rounding up his...