The dark droplet of black blood splashed silently against the freezing snow, carving a tiny, dark hole into the white powder. Gina’s breath hitched in her throat, her entire body freezing under Malakai’s heavy arm. She desperately tried to pull her leather sleeve further down to hide her wrist, but Roxie’s sharp, dangerous eyes were already locked onto the stain.Malakai frowned, his cosmic purple eyes narrowing as he felt Gina stiffen. "What is the meaning of this, vanguard?" he sneered, his grip tightening around Gina's waist. "Step aside before my guards cut you down where you stand."Roxie didn't move an inch. She slowly lowered her massive training sword, the iron tip resting heavily against the frozen ground. She completely ignored Malakai, keeping her fierce gaze pinned entirely on Gina's pale face."I told you yesterday that I don't like vultures, Malakai," Roxie said, her rough voice carrying easily over the silent, terrified courtyard. "But I hate liars even more. The prince
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