ALFRED POVAs I lay crouched down beside the thrushes, hiding under the cover of the dark, I heard the hooves approaching steadily to the clearing, to the place Amos stood, looking calm like he had been prepped.I noticed from my hiding spot the uneasiness of the rider and know we will have no choice but to act soon, but I kept watching with bated breath as he gave the clearing one last sweep before approaching the quivering man.“M—my lord” Amos shuddered, with his head bowed low, “it’s nice to see you again.”“What’s the update?” The soldier asked bossily as he came down from his horse, “it’s been two weeks now and the master wants answers.”“Y—yes ofcourse he does…” Amos replied, then he laughed nervously and cleared his throat, “every one is in position for the next command sir.”“Your old man?”“He—” His voice faltered as he looked away, avoiding the gaze of the soldier, who had turned to look at him with narrowed eyes.“Something I should know?” The soldier asked icily as he b
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