CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX Faithful and TrueThe sun rose over snow covered battlements and I shivered beneath its weak kiss. We’d spent the previous day planning our attack and my mind seemed surprisingly clear despite the lack of sleep. Awamutu led me to the unguarded high point above my chamber as agreed, blindfolding me to get me through the tunnels. He jerked his head towards my companion as he removed the scarf from my eyes. “The cliff makes this side impenetrable,” he whispered into the predawn darkness. “Defend the stairs from the practice yard and keep an ear out behind you. Apart from the steps and the tunnels, there’s no other approach to this turret. Guard your queen’s back, Lord Sorrel. May the Spirit of Creation keep you both safe from harm.” His brow furrowed to conceal the sadness i
