The Road of Kings: A Strong Woman in the Middle Ages (A Medieval Tale Book 8) by Lina J. Potter

Author:Lina J. Potter
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lithunters Ltd
Published: 2020-04-06T22:00:00+00:00

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The northern tower didn't bring Jerisson any joy. Or was it the other way round? He was glad to see everyone alive—Erando, the Elonts, and the Roivels. But their condition...

Everyone had gotten their share, no matter their age or gender. The marquis was put on a rack and branded; Count Elont was whipped; Count Roivel waterboarded; the women had their nails pulled... It might have been more, but Jess didn't pay attention. The sight of Countess Roivel huddled up on the floor crying was enough. Not long before, she had seemed so strong and unbending, but some things broke people.

They recognized Jerisson, but nobody seemed happy to see him, not anymore.

"Jess," Marquis Losan said, barely moving his lips. "You..."

Jerisson would have loved to punch the jailor, twisting his neck and freeing the prisoners, but... He couldn't, not yet, at least. He couldn't even tell them the truth. Instead, he threw up his hands, dejected.

"Yes. It's me."

"You'll have time to talk," the torturer chuckled. "You'll all hang together."

Jess turned around.

"None of us will talk to you; I promise you that."

It almost sounded like a threat.

The jailor squirmed and waved his hand.

"Your time is up, I'm sure! Scram."

Jess couldn't help but glance in the direction where help was supposed to come.

How soon would Chantaine's troops arrive?

He didn't want to hang next to the marquis, but if he had no other opportunity... He wanted to die even less.

"I'll be back," he swore to his friends and turned to the door.

"You will, oh yes," the jailor grinned.

With a heavy heart, Jess left the tower, followed by Countess Elont's wail.

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