The Villain's Hero
“Whatever I am.”
“A hybrid,” she told me. “Something thought to be impossible. Both brethren and human in equal parts. This is a battle that will be ongoing, for the one prophesized to end the slaughter. I believe that the destiny of that person, of you Daethie,” she corrected herself. “Is to patrol our lands against this invasion, to fight them off and protect our people. To end the slaughter of innocents by wielding Rivyn’s sword, your sword,” she smiled, her eyes dropping to where I wore Intuin Desparen strapped to my hip over the pretty blue dress.