FIFTEEN Separation ‘Natalya!’ She glanced over her shoulder to see a fleet-footed Freylarkin jogging towards her – it was Thandor. She smiled at seeing the Paladin work up a light sweat, before turning her attention back to the front of the column. Eventually the Paladin caught up with her and promptly fell into lockstep with the rest of her detachment. ‘If I had known that you were not going to break step, I would not have bothered calling after you.’ ‘I like having you run around after me.’ she said, with a wide smile. ‘So I have noticed.’ ‘I thought you were assigned to Marcus’ detachment?’ ‘That is correct. But we have had little chance to talk since we left the arena, and – truth be told – I needed the workout.’ ‘You do not fool me Thandor; you just want to know why I enliste

