Chapter 18
June 19
“I asked you to endure!” Thomas paced the walkway behind the stables.
“I tried!” Emmett hissed. “But I will not stand by while Aleyn is at risk. We act now or you act alone and I take the boy and run.”
“They would hunt you like a rabbit,” Thomas snarled and grabbed Emmett’s arm. When gritted teeth and a grunt met his move, Thomas’ voice softened. “Emmett, are you hurt?”
“I’m fine.”
“Let me see,” Thomas insisted.
“It’s only muscle ache,” Emmett told him. “My arms…” He lowered his eyes and shook his head, “I spent the night in chains. But I will survive.”
Thomas clucked. “That bastard. What happened?”
“I…” Emmett sighed. “My tongue betrayed me. The prince called Aleyn to his chambers. I was vocally unimpressed with the idea.”
“And to what end did your righteousne
