She rather thought the latter, although maybe it was her own preference tainting the issue.
She curled up on her side, not bothering to reach for a pillow or climb under the blankets. The crystal amplified light cast sparkles on her bare skin. She sighed and closed her eyes. Finally safe to sleep, for the first time since Dorhock’s death.
Master Seke’s blue-violet gaze bore into Paal, probably seeing far more than he wanted to show. Paal had gone straight to his superior to debrief on the mission, and had to confess his a*******n and new guardianship of Leti.
“Humans are not to be kept as slaves, per Prince Zander’s decree,” Master Seke said, watching him far too carefully.
He drew a measured breath. “I understand, Master.”
“Do you? It’s a rather complicated situation.” Like Prince Za
