THE BASTARD SON OF THE VIKINGS
Vanguard ate slowly, savoring each bite, unaware that the palace below him was rotting with terror.
The servants stood lined against the wall, eyes lowered, hands clasped so tightly their knuckles ached.
No one wanted to speak.
No one wanted to die.
A young servant—new, trembling—was pushed forward by the others. His legs shook so hard he nearly fell.
“My… my lord,” he said softly.
Vanguard did not look up. “If this is about the wine, replace it.”
The servant swallowed. “It is not, Your Majesty.”
Vanguard lifted his head.
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