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He knew right away he was going to love her forever. She was absolutely breathtaking, but she was also one of the most beautiful people he had ever seen. That wasn't even mentioning the soft smile that graced her mouth and the bright sparkle in her emerald green eyes. He found himself staring at her, mesmerized, as tears welled up in his eyes. He barely registered the sounds of people speaking and shouting all around him, or the crowd gathering around the scene, though everyone seemed to be staring at them intensely. His heart was beating rapidly, pounding inside his chest, and tears began to stream down his cheeks.

"I know, I know. But he does look nice, doesn't he? I think he'll do very nicely with the company, don't you? Yes, I suppose we will have to find him an assistant. Yes, yes. Let's ask him about that later." She waved a hand in dismissal and smiled at him again, this time gently patting his shoulder. "Well, dear, we must get going. Goodbye, sweetie. Stay safe!" With that, she stepped forward and grabbed his arm, dragging him away from his thoughts. He tried to struggle, to resist her grasp. To tell her that he needed to talk to her,Ladriz were after Krarr) Ladriz: what are you doing Krarr I am going to get rid of this pest Krarr: please don't hurt him I beg of you Ladriz: but you must help me Krarr: why? Ladriz: because I need you to tell the truth and you mustn't let any of our secrets fall between the cracks! Ladriz: I promise I won't let anything bad happen to him. Ladriz: I won't let you get hurt! Ladriz: and, finally, I don't trust him. Ladriz: I need proof, Krarr: I can get him to tell me what you saw. Ladriz: I know you can. Ladriz: I've been watching you long enough. Ladriz: I know everything you have planned. Ladriz: I know how you plan to trick and betray us, Krarr: I don't believe you

Korrarr: … I understand Ladriz: and you will come to regret it Krarr: you're making a big mistake Ladriz: but I swear to you, Krarr: I don't want this! Ladriz: I'm sorry Krarr: … Krarr stopped struggling, knowing he couldn't fight her forever. Ladriz: you must give me your word Krarr:

Krarr: while your faction? Ladriz: what of it

Korrarr: my family is here Ladriz: then tell them to leave Ladriz: and Krarr: please Ladriz: we both know that it will cost your faction more than the lives of your people if you keep him

Ladriz: fine, he will live with us but if you try any tricks you will regret it Krarr: promise me Ladriz: you have no choice Krarr: if I am caught then you are going to suffer along with me Ladriz: I am sorry Krarr: I understand Ladriz: you should know that the moment I find out that you lied to me or tried to escape I will find you and finish you off Ladriz: good luck Krarr: please Ladriz: I hope you won't be afraid Ladriz: I wish you good luck too Krarr: bye Ladriz: Krarr: NO! Ladriz: you must be strong, Krarr: no Ladriz: you have to show courage Ladriz: be brave Krarr: please Ladriz: I love you Krarr: I love you too Ladriz: goodbye, Ladriz: remember my promise Krarr: I promise I will return Ladriz: Goodbye, Ladriz: goodbye

Chapter 4

When the sun started to set and the moon shone brightly above their heads