Behryn the Destroyer

RETH

"What the fuck were you thinking, Reth?" Behryn yelled in the lantern light of the Cave half an hour later.

"I wasn't thinking about you, that's for sure. C'mon, Behr, it's none of your business. My mate and I—"

"You and your mate just announced to the world that the King was at home and getting busy, outside, and unattended!"

"Behryn," Elia sighed. "Why does it matter—everyone will know anyway."

"It matters!" The massive man turned on Elia with eyes flashing with anger, and Reth growled and stepped between them. But Behryn stared him down, then looked at Elia over his shoulder. "It matters because the guards weren't with you which means they'll know you were unattended."

Elia gulped. "It was a mistake. Things got heated and—"

"You're supposed to be the thoughtful one here! You're supposed to be the one with the rope around his nose—you couldn't keep him quiet one time?"