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“Even if they remain below the attention of Polson and his soldiers, would it not be helpful to have another sword to prevent further injury on their return home?”
Dane, arms crossed over his chest, frowned at Darius. His brother often assisted in the duties required when a family held as much land, had as many lives depended on them, as those in Roanoak. The fact that Darius offered common sense suggestions that couldn’t easily be argued or refuted added weight to the decisions being made.
“If there’s trouble, I’ll be there. If not, then I’ll see some land I’ve not traveled before. The way there is known to me now.”
“And Baltura’s camp?” Dane asked.
“Tempting, but no. I understand the effort it will take to defeat the bastard, and three of us against him and his soldiers would be
