Chapter 30. Valley of No Return

“The Sons of the Dragon shall come for him, so shall the Red Eye King. Then, you will know pain.”

--Ameera

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All desire to sleep is wiped from my eyes as I stare at her peaceful slumber. We had finally dozed off together in one bed with her lying on my chest regardless of my several pleas that she leave that night. Nonetheless, against my initial plans, I woke up in the very early hours of the morning.

As the first light quickly approaches, the warnings of my hostess keep ringing in my head. If she is serious about her warning, then I must not stay here till daybreak. I know better than to trust a Babylonian whore.

The sensation of Tarmarh’s breathing harmonizing with my melts my stony heart. I had intended to leave her behind while escaping, but seeing her in this vulnerable state tugs my soul. Despite the fact that she is from a strang