CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
In mid-stroke, the assassin’s arm faltered. The blade fell from his hand and clattered to the floor. With a peculiar, shocked expression on his face, he released Brynn and slid bonelessly to the ground. A knife handle protruded from his back.
Quicker than thought, Brynn took advantage of the moment of confusion and darted across to the dubious shelter of his companions. From beneath Jade’s arm, he joined them in staring at the dead man.
“Who did that?” Yajat turned on his men in fury. “Who?”
“I did,” came a familiar voice from the shadows.
Cadoc stepped into the light. He sauntered over to stand next to Jade and Brynn. Phoenix glared at him, wondering what he was up to now.
Yajat started. “You were out of lives. You told me so. I saw your life-bracelet.
