CHAPTER 32
“What’s going on here?”
Everyone’s head snapped towards the room’s entrance. Rory never thought she would have been happy to see a guard’s uniform, but her heart positively soared at the sight.
“You’re late,” said Myran.
Rory’s heart landed in her boots with an almost audible thud.
“It’s not easy getting here unnoticed,” the guard replied with a scowl. “So what’s going on here? I’m not bringing anyone in if they’ve been butchered first. The deal was for me to make an arrest. I’m not taking part if they’re not in one piece.”
“It’s just a little cut,” said Myran dismissively. “We’re playing a game.”
“Then find another guard to do your business.”
He crossed his arms. Myran glared at him, looking all the more terrifying for her scar, but the guard simply scowled back.
“Fine
