Dane opened his mouth to ask what happened, when Kaden appeared behind his twin, having taken a moment to don his cloak. Like a parade of Roanoaks, Anson, Zander, and Darius followed.
Rhys answered Dane’s unasked question. “That bastard has brought himself here.”
Gavin had sensed the evil, so much stronger and thicker than what Kiera carried. Kaden had heard the horses and his friends in the forest beginning to panic and flee with the energy of evil pervading their homes. They had communicated to Zander, who alerted Darius.
Dane pointed to Kaden, “The courtyard. Calm the horses.” To Gavin, Zander, and Darius he said, “The battlements. We need to know where he is and what he brings with him. Anson, the gate. Ensure the safeguards hold.” To Rhys and Kiera he said quietly, “Hide. He can’t
