““He ran his eyes carefully over her face. ‘Do you trust me, love?’ Well, that was a loaded question if she’d ever heard one. He had saved her life, yes, but something about him warned her to stay on her guard. After considering the situation, she shook her head. ‘I’m grateful you saved me and everything, but no, sorry, I don’t trust you.’ Griffin’s eyes flashed, the corner of his mouth turning up with amusement. ‘Smart girl.’ And then all Sachi could feel was cold, icy fire as Griffin’s sword tore through her chest, burying itself in her heart.””
