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Behind hi, a feminine els lifting Ex into his ar her toward the unclaimed bedroom next to Amun’s

He almost rushed forward and ripped her away froel before--

Lysander, leader of these warriors and the worst of the worst when it cas wouldn’t understand the depths of his hatred for the woman

They would see Haidee as an innocent human in need of sweet, tender care But Amun was far more important than any Hunter’s treatment, so Strider remained in place

"Just so you know, she’s worse than a de the truth in his tone

"So if you want to protect your charges, you’l guard her like you’re guarding Amun But don’t kil her,"

he added before he could stop hiuy had to state his wants up front, so there would be no confusion later "She has…inforel paused in his stride, head turning to Strider with unerring precision Like Torin, his eyes were green Unlike Torin, there were no shadows in the, intense…ready to strike like a bolt of lightning

"I sense her infection" His voice was deep, with the barest hint of smoke "I wil ensure she does not leave the fortress

And that she continues to live For now"

Infection? Strider knew nothing about an infection, but again, he didn’t care "Thank you" And hel , had he ever thought to thank a de? Wel , besides Aeron’s Olivia

With a shake of his head, he wiped Ex and everything else fro behind Torin

At the end of the hal way, the last door on the right, Torin paused, drew in a sorrowful breath, and twisted the knob

"Be careful in there" Then heStrider to breeze past hi Strider noticed was the air Thick and dark, he could almost smel the briods, the sounds Screaettable