Page 6 of Shadow Warrior
It was Aidan who answered. “The last person who challenged Henrich ended up dead, and what do you think Thomas will do if they do get rid of Harmon? Huh? Henrich doesn’t like scenes. He won’t take kindly to being reminded of the fact he had to kill one of his own. And that puts Thomas in danger. Better if he leaves now.”
More knights passed.
“Let’s move,” Devon said. His dark tousled hair had fallen across his forehead, and he swept it back impatiently. “Henrich will have eyes on you. He’ll want to make sure you keep your mouth shut about what really happened in the mist with Rage.”
We walked across the foyer. My mind was reeling. How could this be happening? How could Henrich think it was okay to lie so blatantly, and to my face.
Brady stopped and braced himself on the banister to the main staircase. “Fucking hate this.” He clenched and unclenched his fist. “Hate feeling weak.”
I rubbed his pectoral. “You’ll be fine in a couple of days.”
He locked gazes with me. “Promise me you’ll be smart.”
“Brady …”
“No, Justice. You steer clear of Henrich. Below the radar. Promise me.”
I nodded. “I promise.”
I just hoped I could keep it.
