*Rion*
I gritted my teeth as I knelt by Eva’s bedside.
I stood up straight but kept my hand on Eva’s while I glared daggers at the men in the doorway. They cowered slightly but then stood up straighter.
“We are under orders, Stormfall,” one spat. “It’s nothing personal. Please be cooperative.”
I scoffed at that, feeling my whole countenance darkening. I glanced down at the boys, who were staring up at me with wide, trusting eyes. Without letting go of their mother’s hand, I stepped over to them and pulled them toward me with my free hand, tucking them protectively against my side. I felt them relax slightly as they settled against me.
I turned back toward the doorway, keeping my voice low and dangerous. “As you can see, my sister is in no condition for us to discuss such matters. Kindly leave us. Now.” I allowed some malice to seep into my voice as I practically growled out the words.
