Fostering Faust by Randi Darren

Author:Randi Darren [Darren, Randi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: RandiWDarren
Published: 2018-05-06T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Alex had barely gotten ten steps beyond the pavilion before his people fell in around him. Carla on his right, Max on his left, David one step beyond that.

“We’re to hold the left flank,” Alex said immediately.

Everyone around him seemed to take that without a concern. Internally, Alex imagined they were annoyed and worried though.

They’d undoubtedly be going up against the best the enemy had.

“Max, David, spread some money around and see if we can’t dig up where the duke wants to hold this battle,” Alex said once they were out of earshot of anyone else.

“Two, if you catch someone sneaking around my tent, bash their head in first and ask questions after. David, Max, it’s up to you to let your people know not to come around in a sneaky way. They need to be obvious and direct if they don’t want their skulls smashed in.

“I’m going to tell your partner the same thing,” Alex said, deliberately not naming Three. “In fact, triple the guard on our supplies. Give the men an extra ration of ale later on to keep them happy.”

“You suspect trouble?” Max asked.

“Not really. But I wouldn’t discount it. I’d rather pay the men extra beer than lament my losses,” Alex said with a shrug.

“Once we figure out where the battle will start, I want to know the entire layout of the battlefield. Terrain, elevation—every detail and anything that stands out. I’m sure Duke Gaelis is well aware of the fact that we’re here and probably even knows where we’ll fight. So whoever you send, be sure they’re on guard.”

“Elevation?” Max asked dubiously.

“Yeah. Elevation. Hills, depressions, sunken roads, anything that would change the height of the battlefield,” Alex said.

Memories of long-forgotten games flitted through his mind.

My dad always beat me so bad. Let’s hope I remember enough to not make a complete ass out of myself.

Wish I had paid more attention to those war documentaries he watched, too.

“Gonna reward me if I kill one?” Carla asked.

“Definitely. You brain one and I’ll pay you a week’s salary as a bonus. Catch one alive and I’ll give you a month’s.”

Carla grunted at that, her blood-lust palpable.

Leave it to the bandit to get worked up about killing someone for pay.

“Anything else you all need?” Alex asked.

“No, sire.”

“No, sir.”

“No, Master.”

“Great. I’m going to turn in for the night. You all get to your jobs and be ready to roll out as soon as we get an idea of where this battle is taking place. I have a plan.”

Max and David fell away from him as soon as they made it into their camp.

Carla stayed at his side.

Smiling to himself, he remembered what he was in for tonight.

“Stop smirking,” Carla grumbled.

“I can’t help it. Tonight just got so much better.”

“Fucking bitch isn’t even here yet and I’m taking one for her,” Carla muttered.

“In the mouth, no less,” Alex added in helpfully.

“You really are too much of a smart-ass, Master.”

“Don’t forget you said you’d swallow.”

“I haven’t forgotten. I’ll also try not to forget to be careful with my teeth, Master.

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