CHAPTER FIVE FOLLOW THE TRAIL “Where would you have me take you next?” Bosch question with a hint of annoyance to his voice. “Any place of our choosing,” Aurelius replied. “Remember that if you want to keep your head traitor.” “Have I not done enough to earn your forgiveness?” Bosch jokes. Aurelius pulled a knife and threw it at Bosch just missing his head by an inch. The blade stuck in the post behind him, “Does that answer your question?” He snarled. Bosch turned and removed the knife and approached his old friend, “You will never understand what had to be done.” He dropped the knife at Aurelius’s feet. “Pick it up and use it if you want, but know my men will only listen to me.” “Enough!” Gawain shouted. “We have a mission to accomplish. Bosch if you want to stay alive, live up to

