The moment she turned around she saw the shadow steer to the left. She saw the glint of the pocket knife in the evening light and ducked. Her knee connected with the lower abdomen of the guy with a resounding kick while the guy grunted crouching forward. She twisted the man's arm clattering his knife on the floor in the process. " Who sent you here? " She asked already having an idea of who it could be but wanting the clarity. seeing him refusing to answer marin tightened her chokehold on his neck making him gasp. " cough..cough..i.." the guy chocked out a few words making her lighten the pressure. " it was the king " he spoke out managing to take a few gulps of air. the king huh. looks like she would have to move fast. the king is catching up to them. now that the messenger from no man's

