Chapter Twenty-Three
Betrayal
For a moment, no one moved. Then Linwyn sprang into action.
“For Belierumar!” She ran at the closest of the Forsworn, her sword drawn.
Iarion watched in numb horror. Golaron cried out and moved to stop her, but he was too slow.
The Forsworn One remained still. But as Linwyn got within striking distance, she stumbled as though she had slammed into an unseen wall. Her expression changed to one of utmost despair. Her sword clattered to the ground and she fell to her knees. Golaron rushed to his sister’s side.
Lysandir locked his gaze on the Forsworn Ones before them, who remained motionless. In fact, they seemed to be waiting for something. Several moments passed before Lysandir looked away.
“Put up your weapons,” he said in a toneless voice.
“What?” Hida
