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Caden stared up at Angus, angry with himself for not being more vigilant.
“You could let me go. I won’t come back to the Dracan. I’ll go to my grave with what I know.” He doubted the commander would believe his words. Caden glanced to his horse. If he could get on his feet quickly enough, he was confident he could reach the mount and get to the city before Angus could catch him.
“Lord D’Lance doesn’t want to any loose ends. So long as you live, you pose a threat. But I’m not the one you need to beg. It’s not my blade that will be your end.”
Angus removed his foot and drove his sword down, stabbing the point through Caden’s chainmail and into the ground, pinning him in place. They locked eyes, and Caden prayed the man would help him, but Angus turned away and mounted his horse. He gr
