CHAPTER 54

“I don’t think you quite understand our position, Your Majesty.” Hank said after he saw Russel on the verge of doing something predictable, like having the entire human envoy arrested and thrown in jail. Before Russel could even give the command, Hank’s words stopped him. “Is that right?” Russel asked. He towered over the much smaller Hank but still, the human didn’t budge or show fear of any kind. Hank’s irritating smugness grew more pronounced, making the new Oclan king desperately want to murder the man where he stood. But again, with a patience he didn’t know he had, he resisted the urge and did his best to deal with the humans as respectfully as possible. “If you did, you would be adopting a much less threatening demeanor when dealing with me,” Hank told him. “And you would be acquiescing and surrendering to us much faster.” “And what exactly makes you think we would roll over and just accept this?” Russel asked, his deep voice letting menace slip through despite his best effor