Northstar Vale With our final breath

The veteran hadn't meant to scare her. But it was clear he had. She backed up and watched him. But she didn't seem incredibly wary, just surprised.

Reyson knew creatures like Akashingo's royals well. They had gotten to the top of their towers usually by bloodshed and they were always afraid their secrets would find them in the end. It was the way of things.

A smile lit up his face and blue eyes and he dipped his head down. I'm glad to be here. A low chuckle rumbled in his chest.