“Yes,” Shain responded, before Trei could get a word in. “The prince is committed to taking care of this bandit problem. I’m sure your goods will be recovered in good time.”
Doubtful, but Ande nodded. “Have there been other problems? The patrols around the city seem heavy.”
“None of your concern if they are or aren’t,” Trei said, putting a stop to that nonsense. There was no reason to give this prying man any information.
“We want the farmers to be safe,” Shain said, ignoring Trei. “Your bandits have harried people before, that’s all." Trusting fool.
Ande raised his eyebrows. “Truly?”
“Why the surprise?” Trei asked, challenging the other man. “It’s what bandits do.”
“No, I...” Ande straightened his posture. “I just thought they were attacking from the water. I didn’t expect them to
