Chapter Eighteen
Girded
The first thing did when they arrived in their quarters was to use the water closet. When she re-entered the room, their inner circle of friends were arriving. She took a seat on the edge of the bed, next to .
“I do not like that battle lord,” the warrior woman whispered to her.
“Neither do I trust him,” responded.
“Is this everyone?” glanced around the room.
was the last to enter. “Guess Paxton’s still with Dr. Gus,” he informed them, taking a stance by the door.
turned to his second. “Something alerted you?”
“ is preparing a hundred troops to accompany him to Rocky Gorge, and they’re packing a shitload of weapons. At least five wagons worth. Word is we’re leaving at first light.”
“A hundred troops?” looked to . “Isn’t that a bit extreme?”
“Not if the
