Defying the Bond

[PRINCE CAIUS TORIN DRAVOS]

The High Lord's eyes follow me, refusing to end the conversation, voice breathless when he calls back, "Despite that, despite...EVERYTHING you've just said..." he trails off exasperated.

I pause, eyes on the door, I am only a few feet away. Still, I give him my attention.

I suppose I knew this would occur. That he would remain fighting .

"Even if you are uncertain, or c