Raven Rebellion by K Hanson

Author:K Hanson [Hanson, K]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-05-23T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

Erhan sat in a cell below the mansion, with Volkan on the ground next to him. The dungeon around them was small and gloomy. A lone guard sat dozing in a chair at the base of the stairway that led to the house above.

“I can’t believe I’m being held captive in my own home. That pirate’s ruined everything.”

“Oh, I’m familiar with that feeling. That’s why I chased her down to your party.”

“Don’t try to be friendly with me. You’re part of the reason I’m here. I don’t know you, and I certainly don’t know how you got an invitation.”

Erhan had no shortage of disdain for Volkan. He had been one of the Emperor’s strongest servants and had grown absurdly wealthy as a result. Yet, he had tossed aside his loyalty to support the rebels who would burn it all down. However, he resisted the temptation to argue and instead focused on escaping. “I have my ways. But now we’re both in the same predicament. Do you know a way out of here?”

“Out of the cell? No. But if we could get out of the cell, there is a secret way out of the dungeon. Though, as I said, we’d need a way out of our cell.”

“Don’t you have a wife? Shouldn’t we bring her with us?”

“Ah, yes. They put her up in one of the servants’ rooms. She should be comfortable enough for the time being,” he said in a bored voice. “I’ll get out and return once they leave my house.”

“Is that guard one of yours?” Erhan nodded toward the sleeping man.

“He used to be. Who knows right now?”

“Try asking him.”

Volkan stood up and peeked through the bars on the side of the cell closest to the guard. “Hey, Haluk, wake up.”

The guard’s head jerked up, and he squinted as he overcame his disorientation. “What is it, sir?”

“Can you let me out of here?”

“I’m sorry, but I can’t do that.”

“And how long have you been a member of my household guard? How long has your family served me?”

“I’ve served for five years, and my family has served yours for generations. But I’m afraid the other nobles are quite insistent that I watch you. I’m trapped as much as you are. I’d let you out if I could, but they’ve made it quite clear that they know where my family is.”

“If you let us out, I’ll make sure they’re unharmed.”

“I’m sorry, sir, but I can’t take that risk.” Haluk gave a regretful smile, then pulled a small figurine out of his pocket, drew his dagger, and started whittling.

Volkan whispered into Erhan’s ear, “Any other ideas?”

“One, but you’re not going to like it.”

“If it gets us out of here, do whatever you need to.”

Erhan inhaled deeply, then raised his voice. “If a traitor like you didn’t host a party like this in the first place, I wouldn’t be stuck in a cell with a damn rebel.” He hauled his fist back, channeling his disdain for the traitorous noble, and struck Volkan across the jaw with an unnecessarily hard hit.

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