“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 ...