CHAPTER NINE
As the caravan pulled out of the square, Vass sprinted toward it. It would not be able to travel quickly in the city. There were too many people, and all the wagons needed to stay together. He would be able to catch it and persuade Asphodel to return with him.
Vass continued running. As he approached the exit from the square, he found his way blocked by four men. As Vass slid to a halt, Corip stepped out from an alleyway. “Trying to run away without paying me my share, were you?”
Vass paled. “N-no, Corip.” He paused to take a breath. “Running to catch up with that caravan. To get Asphodel back.” He paused again, panting. “She’s gone, see.”
“So she saw sense and left you, did she? You shouldn’t have taken so much of the scales. Only a small pinch to test it, I said. That wo
