Shady

“It is,” Ky agreed with a nod. “And fun.”

Jerica had a pissy energy now but didn’t say anything. Derik quietly followed after the servant. What in the world had happened? Wasn’t the idea for Derik to not come ...

Jerica sourly walked down the hall, not waiting for her. What did it matter at this point? Sera would be filled in later; Jerica had the feeling that she wouldn’t ...

Jerica straightened. What was going on? She was definitely going too. “General.” Derik stuck a finger in her face. “Not Lieutenant.” He gestured down the hall. “Dormitory.” Jerica opened h

“Not your fault.” Derik shook his head, wiping at his ear again. “It hardly seems like he’s a favored guest… I’m sorry for someone’s mouth.” He cast an annoyed glance ...

Derik pushed Jerica ahead of him. She was still mad. But the man’s jeering had faded enough now she was starting to cool off. Enough to obey, anyhow. She needed ...

Derik nodded in agreement, forcing Jerica to go a bit faster. “Just go. Not worth it.”

I’d love to stay and chat but I’ve got a warm bed and food waiting for me. Derik swallowed down the crack. He’d been told not to speak to the ...

Derik ducked, but still caught him on the ear. He took his hand off Jerica’s face to roughly wipe the spit off himself, not reacting otherwise than his jaw clenching. ...

(Hah I was like 95% sure a heckling would happen lmao) Jerica started to turn her head towards him, successfully provoked, but Derik had expected that response and kept his ...

Jerica once again looked over at him and once again Derik intervened before she could make eye contact with the crazy man. Derik put his hand on the side of ...

Derik glanced at Jerica, who dipped her head and fell into line after Sera. She was embarrassed. But at least the woman hadn’t mocked her. At least not to her ...

Derik held the embrace for another moment until she pulled away. Then they both straightened and lifted their chins, back to the respectable War Lord and Lieutenant they’d been when ...

Derik glanced at Sera then back at Jerica with a little shake of his head. “It’s complicated… and best left for another time.” Jerica furrowed her brow at him, not ...

Derik waited to see if Jerica gave argument, but she didn’t. “You will apologize to Lord Ash the next time you see him, which will be with me. You understand ...