"The Dark Force are shifters . When the Clans had to hide, there were Six shifter clans left, mostly made up of refugees of other clans that banded together for survival . Of those six clans members of each group wanted to try and strike back against your people for the bloodshed . They suggested using the Iron and Fae magic . This caused trouble within the council and my generation… The youngest leaders, made the choice to cast them out . The ones who suggested it and any who sided with them were given provisions to start their own clan and sent away . They became the dark ones and the Shifters of the 6 clans lived in harmony and just tried to rebuild their society in secret . " Kyera explained honestly having a hard time trying not to reveal her identity . I , me and we were hard words to use in this situation . It had after all been her decision to cast them out, she had been the deciding vote . Their pain rested on her shoulders .
"I see… So we created this enemy and because of it you can never go home . " He replied realizing the truth of the matter that she was trying not to say .
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"Yes, in a way . However, I do not see it that way . Clovis, you and Raina are the only hope the shifters have of being able to come out of hiding and live normal lives . You do not bare the sins of your people, but I am asking you to help me make them right . Help me protect the key . " Kyera replied honestly, taking a step closer to him, her eyes imploring him to side with her . If he didn't, her job was about to get a whole lot more difficult . The painful part was… her heart felt prepared to break . All of this hinged on him being the man she thought he was deep inside .
No one had placed this much trust and faith in him since Raina was born and the child relied on him for everything in her life . He smiled softly "Till the day I die, I will have your back, My Lady Kyera . " Clovis replied his words mirrored her conviction and were meant for her ears only . What he didn't know was they also fell on unseen ears that heard only his words .
"We should go back inside . We have been gone a while and Raina and your guests will be missing you . " Kyera added smiling gently . She had expected his answer . What she didn't expect was that her heart was fluttering at his words . The surge of warmth in her chest and the weight lifted from her shoulders came as a bit of a shock .
"Yes, we would . There are still a few women I have not danced with tonight that I really should . " He sighed honestly tired . Kyera smiled at him and chuckled .
"The night is almost over . Then you can rest and get ready for training in the morning . " Kyera teased . His eyes widened as he looked at her .
"I'm going to be sore as hell in the morning . " He pointed out and she nodded .
"Will a assassin wait till you are rested to attack or attack when you are vulnerable? Training when you are not at peak performance is always a good thing . We should take advantage of it . " Kyera replied with a smile . He stared at her for several moments, his mind trying to come up with a counter excuse but… he couldn't . Her words made too much sense . It made him wonder how many warriors this girl had trained . Why would she be aware of all these little things that she was? Who taught her, half eye was certainly not a fighter . Perhaps her deceased lover had something to do with it? He pondered .
"Alright, you win . " He surrendered finally realizing the girl was too smart for him . She laughed at his now pitifully wronged look . She felt like he was a wolf pup told he could not play .
"Don't look so down, it will be fun . Now back into the fray . " Kyera urged opening the door for him to enter . The party still just as lively as it had been all evening long .
Chapter end
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