The Wind's Call by T.A. White

Author:T.A. White
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: dystopian romance, dystopian, barbarian fantasy romance, epic fantasy romance, fantasy adventure romance, fantasy, Warlord, fantasy romance, adventure
Publisher: T.A. White
Published: 2019-09-24T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

"You should go," Caden said, his voice quiet and gentle in the darkness. "You won't want to see this next part."

Eva hesitated, tempted to listen. She had enough nightmares. Did she really want to add to them?

A glance at Sebastian stopped her. He stood ramrod still, not even his tail twitching as he breathed hard, staring at the man on the ground. A pinprick of the faintest red flared deep in his eyes. Shivers snaked down her back at the grim reminder that humans were far from the top of the food chain up here.

"I'll stay," Eva finally said. "I have a feeling these men had something to do with Sebastian's wounds when I found him. It's important to know all I can."

"Eva, go. I'll tell you everything you need to know later," Caden urged. There was only kindness in his words.

She shook her head, knowing he couldn't see her.

"I may be just a Lowlander, weak in your eyes, but I can do this. I can hear what he has to say and bear witness." It might not be much, but it was all she had to give.

She wasn't a warrior. That didn't matter. Each person had their own skills and could contribute in some way.

She could hear Sebastian’s plight. She could stand with him during this. That would have to be enough for now.

Sebastian's approval was a caress against her mind as she steeled herself for what was to come.

She glanced at Caden, feeling his eyes on her in the dark. "Do what you need to do. I won't interfere."

Brave words, full of resolve. She hoped she could keep them.

Caden nodded, respect in his expression. Eva straightened her shoulders, her mouth firming.

He bent down. "What is your name?"

The other man glared, not answering.

Caden picked up his hand, breaking a finger without a hint of remorse. Eva's stomach jolted at the easy violence.

"It's much too soon to be so stubborn. A wise man would pick his battles," Caden advised over the man's whimpers of pain. He jerked the man back to a sitting position. "Now, let's try again. What's your name?"

There was a long stubborn silence. Caden let out a sigh, reaching for the man's hand.

The man broke. "Mathias."

Caden settled back. "Very good, Mathias. You saw what I did to your companions. Do you want me to do the same to you?"

"You're going to do it anyway," Mathias said, huddling over his injured hand.

"Perhaps," Caden agreed. "But your willingness to answer my questions dictates how long it will take you to die."

There was a soft cruelty to Caden's voice that made the threat utterly believable.

A small, fearful whimper escaped Mathias and he nodded quickly.

"Good, we understand each other," Caden said, right before he sank his fist into the man's stomach.

The man groaned, bending forward and dry heaving. "You haven't asked me anything yet."

"I wanted to remind you what the consequences will be if you don’t do what I want," Caden explained.

Eva blinked and gave Caden a sideways look, her expression filled with disbelief.

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