Chapter 292

CHAOS GRIPPED THE HALLS OF the gentry, crowds of noble men shouting at the guards that attempted to keep them within the castle as they demanded to be let out. Many carried weapons. Aldeern scowled as a Hotorethite soldier energy shouted, shunting the crowd back. It did little to calm them down. They needed every fighter they could get, but the Sorceress wanted none of the nobles involved. An idea occurred to him. Watching the crowd and knowing the need for more help, Aldeern made an executive decision.

'House Lhr'yne! Return to your rooms!'

Startled faces amongst the crowd gaped at him. Nobody moved.

'NOW!' he bellowed.

With hesitant looks to each other, six men and a number of helmet wearing servants started to move toward their assigned rooms.

'All others follow me!' Aldeern turned, marching toward the turret. Though she mightn't be happy, the Sorceress needed the extra help. The best he could do was see the traitors to their rooms. As he started down the stairs a figure runni