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I breathe a sigh of relief just as Brilyk comes to my side. “Are you okay?” he asks with genuine concern.
“I’m… I’m alright,” I say shakily.
“I’m sorry that happened. Perhaps we best get you back to your room for now.”
He offers his hand to pull me back to my feet. As we walk inside, I can’t help but wonder what the deal is with these two, for they both seemed eager to rush to my aid. I ponder on what would have gone down if Brilyk stood up to Fohri before Ihokha’s appearance.
Despite the attempted attack by Fohri, my mind is focused only on Ihokha and Brilyk. I notice how my body softens at the thought of the both of them, unable to understand why but knowing for certain that I want them.
But can either of them be trusted?
12
BRILYK
Ellie takes a moment to gather herself before we begin the walk back to her quarters. Meanwhile, I’m trying to process all of what just happened.
That was too damn close! Has Fohri lost his damn mind? What the fuck was he thinking to do such a thing for everyone to see?
I couldn’t wrap my head around the fact he’d pull a stunt so crazy, forcing me into an awkward position. It’s all so frustrating, given my feelings for the human I’ve been assigned to permanently guard.
I found Ellie alluring at first, nothing more than a pretty woman to admire when she wasn't looking. Alas, now that I’m around her every hour of the day, I feel myself falling for her. I couldn’t help it either.
As much as I try to push the feelings away, they only come rushing back at me each time I lay my eyes on her. Even now as I take a step forward to open the entrance for her, I can’t help but check out the swivel of her hips as she walks by.
Damn it, quit staring!I scold myself.This is no good for my ultimate purpose, to aid in the mission of overthrowing the Renziu brothers.
It hasn’t helped that I’ve been unable to acquire intel since I was assigned to her. As a result, the rebellion’s chance of success has been put at stake. There’s no one else who is able to get as close to Fohri as me.
Just what the fuck does he expect me to do when he attacks Ellie like that? I can’t just stand by and do nothing!
I shudder at the thought of what would have happened, of what horrible act Fohri would have carried out on Ellie. I only put myself forward in the heat of the moment. Reflecting back, it’s too much of a risk to take.
Standing up to Fohri in defense of Ellie would only draw unwanted attention. I wonder now what he would have done had I stepped in front of her.
It may have spelt the end of the rebellion once and for all… I can only thank the gods for the intervention of Ihokha. I’ve seen an interrogation of a suspected rebel first hand, and they have their way of getting the answers that they want.
At the thought of the other Renziu brother coming to save Ellie, I feel a sense of relief wash over me. He may not have known it but he saved the rebellion from being exposed, allowing us another day to fight for a better future for Infnore.
Yet at the same time, I begin now to ponder on what his reason may have been. Thinking about it now, I realize how he seemed to be more concerned about Ellie than about whatever matter he was blabbering about.
Did he do it only to protect the human?I think in suspicion, sprouting thoughts on if the other Renziu brother has an ulterior motive for coming to Ellie’s aid.Does he take an interest in Ellie as well?
We tread through the halls of the manor as feelings of jealousy brew inside of me. Something doesn’t sit right with the fact that Ihokha came to Ellie’s aid. He was too insistent, too strong.
I must keep an observant eye on Ihokha. Who knows what he has planned? Maybe Fohri is right, maybe his brother really does want Ellie for himself.
I do not know as much about Ihokha as I do about Fohri, but if he's anything like his brother, I must be sure to do what I can in order to keep Ellie out of his reach.
“Brilyk?” says Ellie, snapping my mind back to reality.
“Hmm? Yes?” I reply, clearing my throat.
“I want to say thank you again, for looking out for me and everything.”
The softness in her voice causes my knees to weaken. It’s as if her voice is magically able to disarm me and my strong front. “No need to thank me, Ellie,” I say warmly.
She returns her gaze in front of her, wearing a look of deep thought and confusion.
