Chapter 76

Kain instinctively moved to stand in front of Pearl, protecting her from view. At the same time, he took a quick inventory of the male in front of him.

He was larger than Kain and attired in the familiar uniform that marked him as one of King Edward’s guards. But Kain was one of the few half-breeds who could actually shift into an alchemist warrior. Which meant he could destroy the male if necessary.

Of course, destroying fellow half-breeds was usually at the bottom of his to-do list. Unlike some of his more bloodthirsty friends, he preferred to Kain his way out of a situation.

“What are you doing here?” the male demanded.

Kain flashed a smile even as his hand slipped behind his back. He never left home without his favourite dagger tucked into the sheath hidden at his lower back. It had been crafted deep in the bowels of the earth by orcs, and had a rare diamond blade. 

“Easy,” Kain murmured. “I can explain.”

The guard scowled, but Kain didn’t miss