Chapter 22
Vander watched as blood seeped out107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfAKAI1sry
of the King’s chest. However, instead of checking to see if he was alright,107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iPzckla6n
Vander took a few steps backwards reaching for the sword that wasn’t there.107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2yoIEZUu6
Peyton took a step in, stepping over the King, to advance on Vander holding the107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH9hQVDZ1yM
sword out in front of him.
“Give me the book.” Peyton107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ79C4zKbJQr
snapped. “Don’t make me hurt you.”
“What have you done to Shea?”107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3NweJ0ZwF1
Vander snapped.
“I put her down for a nap.” Peyton107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqZlqt163bm
smiled. “She should really be carefully about who she accepts snacks from.”
“You bastard.” Vander went to107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0BXjI2CXOI
lunge for him, but the sword shot out catching him just under the chin.
“Tut, tut, Vander, you don’t have107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡK5HLvN9hTP
a weapon.” The man grinned. Vander walked backwards, but Peyton followed him107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFibzEAkP9O
until he was pushed up against the desk. “Hand me the book while I’m still107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3FcJ3RcNt2
asking nicely.”
“No,” He wasn’t sure what the man107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8zyp5q39rA
wanted with the book, but if he was willing to kill the King for it, it must be107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnpUs9jwZ8U
something important.
“I wanted to keep you alive, but107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSr0mCeAvlV
if you choose to stand in my way I will kill you.” He swung with the sword, but107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6k2Gp9lfwE
Vander ducked under the swing. He punched Peyton in the stomach, but his hand107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡge6dy6mz3I
hit something metallic causing him to cry out in pain. “Not even your strength107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMXPbmYKOmO
will get through that armor, Vander.” He swung again, but this time Vander107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGmBHW1oa9c
caught the hilt of the sword on his forearm then punched Peyton in the jaw. The107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGAnIJIk8cf
man stumbled backwards dropping the sword.
“I don’t need my abilities to kill107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcLeOhvBPzn
a coward like you.” Vander snarled. He went to punch Peyton again, but this107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVEMkS0HD86
time the old man moved out of the way. He spun around, but Peyton got his hands107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrMrEKBZwD7
on a book and clapped Vander’s cheek with it. He fell backwards, his head107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFG8o3Du0oi
spinning from the blow. Peyton tackled him forcing him to the ground.
“You forget I was a soldier too.”107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VhTt5Va3W
The older man laughed. “I’ve fought and killed more people than you’ve had107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡP7tYB6T0U5
birthdays, boy.” Vander grabbed Peyton’s arms then brought his legs up to107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc0zrkX1Ffg
launch him overhead onto the desk. The lamp shattered and glasses went flying107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX4rXo1AVdt
as he rolled onto the ground. Vander decided to use the quick reprieve to check107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRpqTrwO2kv
on the king.
“Malcolm,” he shouted. “Hold on.”107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKsb4Zen8E3
Malcolm coughed up some more blood as he looked up at Vander with warmth in his107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmA6SOPHKm9
eyes,
“I’m dying, Vander.” He wheezed.107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKqOD7Dioj
His body spasmed as he talked and based on his beating heart, Vander knew he107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNAslMwsMl
didn’t have long to live. “Take the book and run, don’t let that man have it.”
“What’s so special about this107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡef97YCZVT0
book.” He asked resisting the urge to cry.
“No time.” Malcolm coughed. “There107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzdGXaWIaSQ
is a knife in my desk, top drawer to the left, get it and take it with you. I107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKKwRBasA6X
have no doubt that Peyton will frame you for my murder. Save yourself, do107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOrDpzXi82D
whatever you can to make it out alive.” Malcolm grabbed Vander’s arms to haul107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpwC2kEmEOL
himself up to his feet. Vander went to steady him, but Malcolm pushed him107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXAq1Ih1eWN
aside. “They might hate you, but I won’t, Vander. You gave me the chance to see107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl7HeECDFpQ
my son marry and I know he will make a wonderful King.”
“You crafty bastard.” Peyton got107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPuGMJhrI8
to his feet. “Give me that book.” He jumped over the desk and ran towards107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz7cnq0SJRC
Vander, but Malcolm grabbed his old friend’s shoulders doing his best to hold107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJN6VSCQlp
him back.
“Vander, Go!” Wasting no time,107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSkSlD6pLWV
Vander lunged towards the desk then opened the door. He saw the ornate knife107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVVeGhAkQEV
then tucked it into his waistband. He raced to the door but turned around in107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCujsJbfLZp
time to see Peyton stick his hand into Malcolm’s chest and rip out his heart.107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEioD88b2rI
The ring on Peyton’s hand glowed blue as Malcolm shuddered then fell to the107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzYkz9CMqQu
floor. Vander heard Malcolm’s lungs release his last breath of air before107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUZ6x3tHwkG
stilling.
“You bastard.” Vander spat. Peyton107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcNDKL5aPC
grinned then shouted:
“Help, the King has been killed,107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdojXwVC2Wg
someone help me!” Wasting no time, Vander ran out the door and down the107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡq6tGCMnjpX
hallway. He saw Shea slumped over on the ground barely breathing. Without107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgKuS5XPtcR
skipping a beat, he scooped her up and held the knife out in front of him. Peyton107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCfmyj0uxve
was close on his heels shouting the entire time.
Knowing he didn’t have time to107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLpH6HhMlzt
explain, he bowled over the Blades coming towards him then came towards the107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2tu1auhQWn
stairs. Without skipping a beat, he jumped onto the banister then slid all the107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5FmGeBYkc
way down. He landed in the ballroom as Peyton ran to the rail.
“Stop him!” Peyton shouted. “He107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcw4S5jW11l
just killed the King!” Pandemonium erupted as nobles tried to get away as107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwXDIuxMcsF
soldiers from all over rushed towards Vander. It was proving quite a challenge107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOY6hjdeSO6
to carry Shea while fending them off so he did the one thing he sword he would107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh4JcYl666S
never do. He prayed to Unna. Moments later he felt power welling up in him. As107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAbhUwopvIS
everyone came towards him, it seemed as though time was standing still. He107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgzQSOaMGwm
rushed through, doing his best not to hurt any of them, as he ran towards the107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvLuuT0Cw5y
door. A voice rang out over the crowd that caused him to momentarily stop in107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcVAbxw1UL
his tracks.
“Vander!” He turned around to see107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz58zqpVyde
Cuvera staring at him with a look of disbelief on his face. He looked up at107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvnDaXDjia9
Peyton who mimed slitting his throat and the warning was received loud and107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3rcaXgNjzF
clear. If he said anything, anyone he loved would be next. Vander said nothing107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡw8GM8Py879
as he turned around and headed outside.
A light drizzle had started to107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1V24Pp7vPa
fall during the nighttime making his flight a little more dangerous, but with107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFirK9YYsp7
his abilities heightened he soon outpaced the soldiers chasing him. However, he107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhBXGqiEDi2
wouldn’t be safe until he made it to the city and disappeared entirely. No107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtoojye4Zww
matter where he went in the city there would be trouble, so there was only one107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOU96flEjib
place he could go.
As he reached the third gate, a107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGEG0OiFik8
captain was standing there. Jeffery Jilena had taken the post so those under107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyFJxsfVfvH
his command could enjoy the wedding. He must not have heard what went on107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2mO9Q2um3m
because he was standing there confused.
“Vander?” He asked. “Where are you107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbIVRqauomx
going and why is Shea over your shoulder.”
“You need to let me pass.” Vander107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJNnusUtqsq
gasped. “Someone has killed Malcolm, and they are going to blame me for it. I107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5jZxYq562y
need to escape so I can clear my name and find all those responsible.”
“The King is dead?” Peyton gasped.107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrH4DU18Mh7
“How do you know?”
“I was there.” Vander said107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHZ68hnTdEz
guiltily. “I couldn’t save him.”
“Who killed him then?” Jeffery107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjNecZTyBqc
challenged. “Tell me.”
“I can’t.” Vander shook his head.107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlln4Mmq0vG
“If I don’t, he will kill me, and all of this would be for nothing.”
“Then you must go, but I must make107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBXtk25aunM
this look good.” Jeffery drew his sword.
“You believe me?” Vander was107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs7Zf6RxFM5
shocked.
“You saved the King before.”107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpIDbdsyNrF
Jeffery said. “You wouldn’t just kill him now; you would have just let him die107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHODXc3PwOP
before. Plus, everyone tells me how nice and honorable you are. I don’t think107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEhVsU1voiD
those who truly know you would think you capable of something like this.” The107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHKPy30Z9rn
sounds of soldiers grew closer. They were running out of time.
“I am sorry I have to do this.”107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWN1du8Tucx
Vander said. Jeffery held his sword by his side.
“Just hurry up.” He smiled. “Bring107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKlSGqc3hTb
justice to our King.” Vander nodded then rushed forward, knocking him107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUWNUoBkonp
unconscious with a single punch to the jaw. When he fell to the ground, Vander107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlxHTTZ9ZyP
was already climbing up to the battlements. He looked back as the soldiers came107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡurJJePYYFi
to check on the captain. Once he was sure he was fine, he jumped down then107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7hW2ehlxAr
slipped into the night.
The streets were quiet as he snuck107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyPjQMDaR2c
through the alleys. Come morning everyone in the city will be looking for him,107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWKXTOhPDH0
but for now, he was safe. He ran all the way to the lower district right to the107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLAPUku2WRW
Orange Fox. He knocked frantically on the door until Left showed up.
“What ya want?” he asked gruffly.
“Let me in.” Vander said, looking107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGUrsgJVGgL
around nervously.
“Why?” Left’s eyes narrowed.
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“Auxilium postulo.” 107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxa8C650573
Vander said. Left’s eyes widened then he opened the door. Vander took107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWwmxHVunGl
one more look out to the street then stepped inside. The door closed firmly107Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo5hJ49eH57
shut behind him.
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