I ran after Cerella and Bramble, ready to help them with whatever intruder was breaking into the camp. I worried that a guard of Salazaar’s had somehow followed us to this camp, putting everyone in danger. As long as there was only one intruder, I was sure it would be easily taken care of.
“Let me go, and tell me where you took my friends!”
I instantly recognized the voice, and I picked up my speed. I saw two people holding Xe by the arms near the front gate, and a third person was holding Xe’s crossbow.
“Tell us why you were trying to break in here, and maybe we’ll let you live.” Lysander was already at the scene, and he was holding his sword up to Xe’s throat.
“You’re the one who had better let me go if you want to live.” Xe was small compared to the guards holding them, but it didn’
