The Villain's Hero
“And well climbed. I am proud.”
“Thank you, father,” I held him back, closing my eyes and relaxing, the familiar scent of incense taking me to the safety and security of my childhood.
“And who is this?” He asked as he released me, narrowing his eyes at Aien, who visibly swallowed hard.
“This is Aien Verstarjen. His father is Derien Verstarjen,” Ecaeris told my father, frowning slightly at Aien as if puzzled by his presence.
“Father!” Tarragon, Rue, Carraway, and Valerian joined us as the other knights limped away from the courtyards to have their wounds tended.