Protective Instincts

After the chaos, Maeve and Kael headed back to the barracks to get some rest.

That night, Maeve appeared to be in a deep slumber, so still that she seemed completely unaware as someone crept toward her.

The assailant thrust a dagger straight at her heart.

Maeve suddenly twisted aside, perfectly dodging the attack.

Refusing to yield, the attacker struck again and again. Yet each attempt missed by a