"Wait!" I hastily said, but Eryths footsteps did not wane. "What's a blood contract?"
"Keep up. It's called walking and talking."
My lips twitched as my hand threatened to reach for my dagger, falling short, as I jogged to his side as we made our way out, passing a few guards who sent me a few perplexing glances. It was as if they were surprised to see me.
"A Blood Contract ensures loyalty. The next venture of our little adventure is to get you acclimated and show you my real business. A Blood Contract ties you not by the winds and skies but by your flesh and blood. One can lie to the Heavens. but not the lifeblood coursing through your veins." He turned to me, his expression hard. "To say alive, I need power, and while my day trade allows me enormous leverage over others, I need—"
