"You betrayed me," Lana ground out, her eyes burning with vengeance. "She is innocent," Ryker met her furious gaze with an unwavering stare, his response stern and fearless.The corner of her mouth twitched before she burst into a chilling, maniacal laugh. Ryker stood his ground and watched her intently as she swept around the hall. She quieted down just as suddenly, her gaze snapping back to him. His heart suffered a mild jolt as he met his eyes- now an eerie black. The white of her eyes had turned a darkest shade of black. "A barbarian defending a royal princess. Interesting. Let me guess..." she remarked while approaching him. Her evil smile sent a wave of unease through him. She stopped a step short of him and looked him in the eye, " You love her." His silence was enough of an answer. She broke into another fit of laughter, this one even more deranged than the previous. He clenched his fists tight."You can protect her all you want. But mark my words, barbarian, that bitch wil
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