It had been late afternoon when they landed, and as the sun started to set, Kendy spent the time asking Richard different questions about Keith and the castle. Richard wanted them to leave and attack immediately, evading her questions except to reveal that the once proud castle was in total disrepair.
I don’t like this. Aakesh’s voice sounded over their mind link.
What? Kendy responded.
Something’s wrong. He’s evading your questions and pushing too hard.
You think he’s going to betray us?
It’s possible.
The attack came very suddenly. Even as the two dragons roared out in fury, Kendy crumbled to the ground and the next moment, Richard had pulled her up in his arms with a knife held to her throat.
“I wouldn’t if I were you.” The disdainful voice of Keith made the two men look up eve
