The League of Rogues
Charles grabbed his arm, hoping he could appeal to this man's honor in some way.
"Please, do not let him harm the child or Lily. They are innocent. I need to know, whatever happens, that they will escape his wrath."
Daniel's dark-brown eyes studied him. "I have spent my life serving my country and repaying the man who saved my life. But this past year I've watched him succumb to his own madness. You have my word I will do what I can for them." His lips turned down in a cold frown, but the frustration seemed to be turned inward.
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