Chapter 12
SolenneBoxon Hill
Marechal House - The Parlor
“You’ve got an arrow…just there, in your back,” Luis said.
Alek reached over his shoulder and yanked out the arrow with a grunt. Violet blood gleamed on the silver tip. Using the sleeve of his shirt, he wiped it down and handed the arrow to Luis.
Miles wobbled on his feet, then sat heavily in a chair. The armor slid from his grasp into a puddle on the floor.
Godwin cleared his throat, crossbow slung over his shoulder. “Sorry about that. My aim leaves something to be desired.”
“Where is Mr. Parkell?” Solenne asked, stepping back from Alek. “Colonel Chambers is also here. I ran into him in the hall.”
Alek grumbled at the mention of the Colonel’s name.
“What the devil were they doing here, tonight of all nights? And explain why
