The shock on the faces around him gave credence to Gerald’s words. Their crown princess, back from the dead.
Kai looked around him, heart sinking. They would give up, would let this one factor destroy the rebellion.
He slid away, keeping hidden behind others, his passage scarcely noticed in the wave of shock that had overcome the fighters.
Some instinct, some divine guidance pushed him on. He pulled a g*n from a man’s lax hand, the warrior scarcely even noticing, completely riveted by what was occurring at the doors.
“Put down your weapons and surrender, or you will see your dear princess die in truth, before your eyes.” Small vicious eyes slid to Nikolaus as he pressed the knife more tightly against pale skin, blood welling over the blade.
The princess seemed dazed, uncomprehending
