Rejected

“It’s just through there,” Pollis whispered.

We crouched behind a large crate on the other side of the castle. A large barn stood before us, wider than any horse stable I had ever seen. After I had described the image Amber had shown me, Pollis had known exactly where to go.

Our breathing was ragged and a sharp pain stabbed my side. I gasped at the air as quietly as I could. Not an easy task.

“Ladies first,” Pollis smiled, gesturing for me to lead the way.

I crept around the side slowly. Two guards paced before the large wooden door, swords hanging from their hips.

Two I mouthed at Pollis. He nodded, but his scepticism pulled at my chest. I touched his mind to hear his silent thoughts.

And probably several more inside, oh I hope she can fight.

I frowned at him. I could do more than fight.

Taking a deep breath, I pushed forward, stepping out from the crate, Pollis only a few steps behind me.

“I brought you, as Tynan ordered,” Pollis said loudly. His staged whisper was ridiculou