16The palace had just come into the sight when they spotted the figure racing towards them on horseback.
“Treyan!”
Jamison was practically standing in his saddle as he rode his horse hard, pulling back on the reins so tightly the horse reared and nearly threw his rider. The Captain didn’t seem to notice as he jumped down and approached them.
“Where have you been?”
“The storm kept us away longer than intended,” he explained to Jamison, though concern colored his face. “What’s this about?”
Jamison cast a small glance to Alex before returning his attention to his Prince. “There was an ambush on one of the northern villages two days back. Riders just arrived, and with them a handful of survivors.”
“A handful?” Alex chimed in. “How large was the village?”
Jamison looked pale as he answer
