“said the centurion in his cold, metallic voice. “Seven of us fell, and our foes withdrew up the stairs to the top level of the inn. We are watching the stairs and all entrances to the inn.”“Good,” said Cassander. “The innkeeper and his slaves have withdrawn?”“They have, my lord,” said the centurion.“Very well,” said Cassander. Not that he cared for the fate of such scum. But he had paid the innkeeper to keep his establishment clear until Caina and her party arrived, and the Umbarian Order neede...d friends everywhere. “Prepare to set fire to the inn. That will force them to flee, and we can take them when…”A shadow stirred in the twilight, and a red shape cloaked in darkness strode towards him. The centurion cursed and raised his weapon, as did the other Adamant Guards. Cassander only waited as Kalgri strode towards him, drawing back the cowl and lifting her red mask. Her eyes were wide and wild, her face flushed, her breathing coming hard and quick. He could not quite recall ever seeing her so…ecstatic. “It’s done, then?”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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