Harvested
Hij says proudly while slightly puffing out his chest, and terror fills my body.
Why are they acting so defensive, and why would Hij's life ever be on the line? We haven't done anything wrong.
"Burk," I whisper, and his head snaps in my direction.
"Do not be afraid, Krystal. I will never allow anything or anyone to harm you. You will come with me, but Hij will be in front of you. He is a retired soldier who volunteered to serve our household. His mate has left this life, and he does not have children. He has tied himself to us. I will explain the process to you later, but you can trust him. He would fight to protect you as I would," Burk says in a reassuring voice, and I shake my head.