Chapter 59

Talin's mouth was curled in a scowl as she lowered her spear. Gem was late for their practice. He was never late.

She glanced down at the five men surrounding her, all sprawled to the floor. One was in front, clutching his back, a grimace on his face. Two were on either side of her, groaning. She was pretty sure that the last person behind had lost consciousness a while ago.

"Who else?" she asked, raising her eyes. The soldiers who had come to watch and were leaning against...