She had been humiliated by the guards of the king of Hybren many times. The general often found ways to assault her in Hewn city. Being forced against will once more by the general and his soldiers, she saw someone appear from the shadows. From what she could make of her blurred vision, the man was surrounded by shadows. Azriel. The shadowsinger of the night court. He slaughtered each man present there and then crouched down next to her wrapping her in his cloak.

"I have got you." He whispered.