Ryuu suppressed the flare of anger at the women’s ignorance, their dismissal of his abilities. And worse, the accusation of cowardice. They were not only naïve, but clearly foolish to try his patience. They were in his territory, and he could do away with both of them without breaking a sweat. Still, he stilled his temper, setting his jaw and ( Read more... )

Ilsa at night was quiet, even with the cutthroats and vagabonds braving the guard patrols the held the streets with an iron fist in the wake of the Princess’s ascension to rule. She’d made many enemies among the nobles and common folk alike. It was a wonder that General Matsumoto had been able to keep the peace, particularly with so many of the ( Read more... )