“Why did you kill Bishop Malloy?” said the priest.
Thomas glared at the man, wondering just how much lightning he could summon.
“Why did you kill Bishop Malloy?”
He could probably kill the priest, but it was unlikely he could kill the guards. Even if he did manage to kill all five, it would be proof of magic, which they would call proof of witchcraft.
“Why did you kill Bishop Malloy?”
Not worth it. Not yet. Thomas took a deep breath, shoved his feelings inside, and said, “He was killing children.”
“How did Bishop Malloy die?”
“Badly.”
The priest paused, looked up. The guards suddenly looked more attentive, and Thomas instantly regretted his answer. It had been a petty act, but he had wanted to lash out and it was all he had. Now the guards’ stares had changed, taken on a much darke
