Chapter 32
Dust billowed behind the riders on horseback as they drew closer. Steigan knew his group had also been spotted by the indistinguishable shouts made between the saperes. Steigan recognized the two Holy Saperes trotting next to each other.
“Martias,” Steigan said flatly.
“Quick! Back inside the ruins,” Arlyn said. “Adonid won't dare enter and Martias isn't on our side.”
“I tried to tell you that.”
“Are you all right?” Aeribela asked looking at his blood-soaked tunic.
“It'll heal.” Steigan slipped his arm over Aeribela's shoulder and ushered her around him while he kept his gaze on those approaching. Feeling Aeribela under the protection of his body, he turned and headed with her into the ruins.
“What happened?” she asked. He flinched as she tried to push away the shredded t
