Raquel’s POV

Prince Regulus sandwiched between Mal and me on the steps of the undercroft, I was bringing up the rear while Mal led, formations drilled in us since we were knee high to a brownie were second nature. The only thought in our minds was the all-encompassing command of Shepard: protect the Prince at all costs. Even before we’d reached the rank of King’s Guard, we took the oath seriously.

No harm would come to the brat, so long as I ...