"I asked her to come check on him. I was concerned he would die, Jared. The king wouldn't be happy if he did. I will take whatever punishment you see fit for disobeying orders. I will also take whatever punishment you feel Marion deserved," the guard says.
"You are f**king pathetic, sacrificing yourself for such a plain elf" Jared says. He grabs the man by the arm, hauling him toward another cell at the end of the hall. The woman screams for mercy, but Jared doesn't stop. They disappear from sight, and I'm left staring at the woman's back. She turns to face me and her eyes have a mixture of fear and anger swirling in them. I take a step closer, keeping my eyes focused on her.
"You disrespected the king. Why do you care about what happens to this worthless mute? What was your plan to le
