Chapter 117

Third Person's POV

Garrick's Adams' apple moved, a metallic taste of blood filling his mouth.

"Mother," he finally spoke, his voice rough like sandpaper, "stop it."

He deeply regretted using his two battle honors—enough to secure his promotion to a sovereign general—for Morrigan, only to be dragged down by her.

He feared no such opportunities would come again, and if they did, they'd be trivial, l