Chapter 18
Korrin had stood stunned for a few moments before finally moving. By that time, Tawni had disappeared out into the night to take control of the camp. Kris had whispered, “I’m sorry, but it had to be done,” and then she’d left too.
Korrin waited with Tem’s lifeless body until Council guards came in and took him away. Nack had been one of Korrin’s closest allies, and he was definitely his father’s closest ally. So, how did it come to this? How did Tem fall so far and fast?
Was it something I did?
He had needed to take control of the situation, but he delegated those duties to Tawni. She looked just as exhausted as he did, but she nodded just the same. Right then, he couldn’t do it. He needed a respite, if only briefly.
Making his way through the deserted camp, Korrin wondered
