CHAPTER 13
She shook the whole way up to the castle walls despite knowing this was what she had to do. Rónàn and Jared behind her gave her slight reassurance but not much. She loved them unconditionally but they had no idea what the Mahoun was truly capable of. Monster didn't cut it.
"MAHOUN!" she shouted before she lost her nerves and gave in to the desire to run back to the tents and disappear into her men's arms. The temptation was immense but she knew that wasn't the stuff heroes were made of. Like it or not, Luc's words had stuck and she found herself wanting to impress him. Even if he did seem to disappear at pivotal moments.
There was no answer, which didn't surprise her. She hadn't expected one quite so soon. Instead, she waited in silence, hoping her presence would be enough. H
