Chapter Twenty-SevenRahne dug his heels into Rokon's flanks, spurring the mount forward at a full gallop, easily keeping pace with the eleven soldiers riding alongside him.
He was still surprised Kalik had included him in his small, hand-picked group of soldiers, including Jabel and Calib, which would break off from the rest of the Elzorath and proceed south on Elzor's order. After Kalik's chilling warning to him, Rahne was sure any goodwill he'd earned with the man had evaporated. Learning that Lord Elzor had personally requested he accompany them shocked him even more.
They kept their merychs at a brisk pace after setting out that morning, in too much of a hurry to engage in conversation, save for one brief respite around midday to eat, rest, and answer nature's call. He attempted to a
