Chapter 106
Halle and Elecia turned, panicking that they had been discovered. Major Reale stood a few steps away, her arms laden with chainmail and a small messenger bag. Neither said anything to the older woman. “You think you can go like that?” The major assessed Halle with her one good eye. “The Northerners will strike you down in no time.” “I’m lighter this way.” Halle remained by Baston’s side, ready to mount and run if the woman before her was some kind of trap. “Wouldn’t you rather have the chainmail he crafted protecting you, at least?” Halle’s hands froze. Major Reale laughed deeply but kept her voice hushed. “You think we haven’t put two and two together? We’re all loyal to the prince, but I’m not sure if any of us would jump off a cliff for someone we weren’t in love with.” She crossed
- Writer
