Skye is asleep before I leave the room. Probably for the best. She wouldn't approve of what I'm about to do.
Kingston is still at his post, standing outside the door to the Warlord's suite. He moved from our bedchamber door when Skye showed signs of recovery, giving us our privacy.
"Your relief will be here soon?"
He nods.
"Stay until I'm back. I'll be more comfortable with both of you watching over her."
"Done," he says.
I admire his ability to soldier through the discomfort of a long day to continue watch over his charge. Then, he is in the enviable position of being personal guard to the Warlord. It takes a tough person to trail after my woman all day and watch over her for half the night.
I will talk to Skye about promoting him. He deserves a title.
I leave my car behind and wa
