With horror, she realized Vince isn’t anywhere near her. She’s meant to protect him. She can’t be a coward in this situation. She rushed forward to get to him.
She breathed heavily as she slowed down, his presence calming her. It was eerily quiet. Even with many men around them, it felt much colder.
“Oh, dear…” Naya muttered as someone on their left yelped. Yes, no knight will scream. The most they can do when startled is to yelp. Everyone’s attention was drawn in that direction. Her hold on her sword tightened. She hasn’t withdrawn it yet.
They tried to be alert and to see what’s causing the commotion. They see nothing in this darkness, the moonlight offering little to their vision. There were grunts, a scuffle, and to their horror, a horrifying scream. In that moment, almost everyo
