Chapter Forty-Nine
Searon scanned the chaos around them and almost thought his eyes deceived him. His grin faded as he stepped forward to clasp Andron in a half hug. The warrior appeared haggard, his eyes were sunken—making him look like a raccoon.
“It is good to see you again, General,” Andron said.
“I wish I never left,” Searon said.
“There won’t be reinforcements then,” Andron stated rather than asked.
“No.”
“Where is Anaela?”
“Captured. Arria took her.” Searon sighed.
“Starlyn’s sister?” Andron asked.
“Yes. How do we look here?”
“Without a miracle, we won’t last the night.”
“I see.”
“Do you have any ideas?” Andron asked.
“Nothing comes to mind.”
“Excellent, shall we get started then?”
“After you.” Searon grinned.
They stepped forward to relieve a few of the men at the f
