Dave
I felt rage course through my blood as I recalled Lionel’s words. He had refused to hand over Ayla and the kids and had been ballsy enough to ask that I leave immediately.
I wasn’t expecting him to give in willingly, but the manner in which he delivered his response and walked away before I could reply infuriated me further.
I had spent enough time as his student to know that his refusal wasn’t simply borne out of loyalty to his king, but was also accompanied by the need to remind me that I had no jurisdiction in this kingdom.
“Tell the men to make camp on the border, send for reinforcements; we’re going to be here for a while,” I said to Sebastian.
He nodded and ran off to pass the message to the others while I came up with a plan. With Ragnar out of the kingdom, the guards answ
