“Yes, sir!” they shouted, and dispersed to muster the men, and spread the world among the decurions.
“I’ll see you outside the walls,” Caracalla said, turning and going out, followed by his Praetorians.
Lucius walked to Adara and the children who were now flanked by Einion and Briana. He knelt down in front of Phoebus. “I’m sorry. I have to go.”
Phoebus looked away at first, then back again. “Can you show me the horses when you return?”
Lucius smiled. “Of course.” He ruffled the boy’s hair and stood in front of Adara.
“Gods protect you, my love,” she said as Barta arrived with Lucius’ crested war helmet.
“I’ll be back soon. They’ll probably be gone by the time we get there.”
Behind Lucius, Dagon, Brencis, Coilus, Afallach, and the decurions had all assembled in rows.
Calliope came
