Dragoncrest Cliffs so much that i didn't know

The first response that bubbled up in Artaax's throat as Rose began to explain her needs to him was Who are they, I will kill them all. He assumed her life was rough because of some expendable individuals. Come to think of it, knowing his own sister might be part of the cause of Rose's distress may have just made Blixen expendable in his mind right then. Luckily, nothing further regarding the actually cause of her upset was revealed and the request itself was distraction enough from the threat to keep it from ever being voiced.

"Yes," he answered promptly, only to once again pause and explain, "I mean. I do want to. I will." Smooth like gravel and broken glass. Artaax didn't move after accepting the offer, suddenly not sure exactly what to do. Should he.. should he bite her? Strike a defensive pose? Run for it? WTF is sparring?? He had suddenly forgotten all of the things.