Joachim’s face became as iron. “Geoffrey.” The arrogant runt of a griffon entered the room, the light pouring in from outside seeming harsh and cruel, intruding rudely on this private space. Two griffon guards entered the room and flanked either side of the doorway as Geoffrey went to the far side of the bed and casually opened a pair of curtains. The feathers on the back of Joachim’s neck rose as he shook with rage. How dare he!? This was the king’s own chambers! “What are y—?”