Chapter 67: Awaiting Execution

I spin on Piers, terror taking hold. "What is she talking about?" I grasp at his arm, almost causing us to go off the side of the road. Piers swears softly and shoves me away while Sage growls in the back seat, anxiety rising with mine.

"Leave off, Charlotte." My sorcerer friend's face is grim.

"You know what she means." I sink back into my seat, fear clawing at my insides like my wolf trying to escape. "Tell me." He's quiet, so quiet. I hit him with all my strength, my human strength, and he shouts in pain.

"Stop it!" He glares at me. "Just stop it."

"Tell me." I glare right back.

Piers shakes his head, running one hand in a shaking gesture over his hair. "I'm sorry," he says. "I tried to keep it from you. There's nothing you can do, not if you want to save Sage."

"Tell me." For the third time I order him, this one in a whisper.

Piers draws a trembling breath. "Your grandfather is in prison. Awaiting execution."

No. What? Why?