Page 122 (1/2)

But Valek reo on without me"

Everyone stared at hiether and act as if I’ to need a couple days, so lead the smoothed her features

"What do we do e arrive in Sitia without you?" Adrik asked

"Find Yelena She’ll make sure you’re not arrested or harmed"

"You can’t beat him," Qamra said

"No, but I have to try It’s Sitia’s only chance"

"What should we tell Yelena?" Pasha asked

"That I’ this for a peaceful life She’ll understand"

Valek returned to the castle He knew every inch of the building, froeon’s abyss to the rooftops First he needed a place to hide He had regained so in the infir shape before he faced the Commander

Five days later, he was ready Well, as ready as it was possible to be, considering his circumstances Plus only four days remained until the Coy, Valek decided on a frontal assault versus clier needed

After the Co, Valek strode up to the twothe entrance into his apartment He hoped his reputation would scare they

When he approached, he cursed under his breath Just his luck--Sergeant Gerik was on duty Valek wondered if the Corowled and pulled his shen he spotted Valek That would be a no The second man also brandished his weapon, but he appeared a bit shaky

"I should have let you fall to your death," Gerik said, sliding his feet into a fighting stance

Gerik had been covering the wall the night Valek had visited the Commander "Onora is alive and well"

That deflated some of the menace from Gerik Not all, but it was a start

"How do I know you’re not lying?" the sergeant asked

"Because your sister trusts me"

He jerked in surprise "She told you?"