Trust

~ TARKYN ~

Everything within him wanted to fight again—the idea of letting Harth out of his sight, let alone under the eyes of other males wanted to blind him. But as he felt her fear bloom, he was reminded that at least he'd know if something went wrong. He would know, and he would take action.

'Trust me,' he murmured in her head. 'The Queen takes honor in her word.'

Then he locked eyes with El and spoke to her not as her Captain, but as her loyal friend. "You leave her free in my home—the guards stay outside. And you promise you'll free her the second you know she's safe."