Silver Creek paeon

You will learn, Makhai stated grimly, but softened into something akin to humor as he added: Don't worry, I won't hurt you. Even if she had not been his beloved baby sister, Thalassa would have him flayed if any harm came to her — especially if it was him who had inflicted it.

Europia was no soldier, and never would be; he would go easy on her. But in a land filled with unknowns, she could no longer remain so helpless. On that, at least, he and the Queen agreed.