“I submit that a guardian with my experience would be appointed to the Son of Heaven’s most cherished counterpart,” his voice purrs. “I served many seasons on the khaan’s front lines. I give my word, her majesty is in practiced paws.”
Boldness is upon him, and with it the obstinacy which boldness brings to a man in service. He would not mind filling his days in Tianlong with the sight of Yue.
“And if I may, her highness is here with me tonight— and the emperor is not.”
