Winter 1097 SR
Captain Waleed ascended the stairs, taking them two at a time. The Temple Knights simply watched as he made his way through the Agnes commandery, unable or unwilling to challenge the scowling Cunar. He finally halted before Charlaine"s door, staring daggers at the guard.
"Tell your captain I"m here," he said, his tone leaving no room for refusal.
Sister Marlena opened the door and poked in her head. "Captain Waleed is here to see you, Captain."
"Send him in," replied Charlaine.
Waleed pushed past the guard. "How dare you!" he shouted.
Charlaine stood but remained calm. "If you are here to discuss something, then I suggest you keep a civil tongue. I will not listen to the ravings of a madman or be bullied by someone throwing his weight around. If you wish to talk, then
