“I’ll end this right now,” I muttered, wiping the broken halves of my sword. Without hesitation, I moved to deliver the final blow. But before I could, Timothee and the others arrived, and Timothee grabbed my arm.
“Stop,” he whispered.
Dave quickly restrained Caitlin, who could barely stand.
“Don’t make a rash decision, mate,” Timothee said, his eyes filled with concern. “There’s another way.”
I glared at him, my breath still ragged. “Another way? You don’t know what she’s done, Timothee. She deserves this.”
“I know,” Timothee replied calmly, though his voice wavered slightly. “But we need to consider the consequences. Revenge isn't the solution. It's better to take her to the High Crown Walker. I've already called for help.”
Meanwhile, Dave tied Caitlin's hands with a strong rope, e
