He jerked his hand to wipe the blood away and strolled over to the faint shield still protecting me.
They don't trust their own future king.
Kairan knocked on the invisible barrier as if testing his keep your Lady safe from me? My magic isn't as theatrical as those clown magicians you have, but I could break this with just a flick of my fingers."
The guards exchanged anxious glances, clearly reconsidering their life choices.
I gulped, gathering my courage. "Lower the shield. His Highness won't harm us."
They hesitated, doubt written all over their faces.
"Either you trust me, or you let him finish us all right here. What'II it be, brave knights?" I shot them a glare that could probably make a statue flinch.
With a reluctant sigh, they finally dropped the shield. I stepped forward, feeling a rush of relief. "Thank you."
"You owe me, Meredia. This makes it twice today," he replied, his tone as icy as ever.
