Chapter 23: Dangerous FriendsCayne studied the map as three women walked around the large map table. The map was of Aspora and the Kingdom of the Thirteen. There were large wooden figures, some shaped like Asporan helmets and some shaped like waterships.
Three were shaped like airships.
“You're sure this will work?” asked Cayne. “I should spend more time solidifying my power here in Aspora. There are still areas I do not control.”
One of the women said, “Only small villages, some mountain tribes that have always kept to themselves. Aspora is yours, Cayne. You beheaded all of the major families; their remaining bodies will be loyal through fear.”
“Not all,” said Cayne, fists on the map table.
“Those two have fled,” said the second woman. “If they don't die in their small boat, no kingd
