Greater Importance

Just then, a shadow guard knocked on the door and entered the hut. Upon entering, he quickly came to Alistair's side and began whispering in his ear. He widened his eyes in shock and glared at the shadow guard in disbelief. 

"Are you sure this is true? Can this source be trusted?" Alistair asked as he furrowed his eyebrows. 

The shadow guard dropped down to his knees, "It is the truth, Your Majesty. I swear on my own life."

Alistair quickly relayed the information to Vy and Dygo. Agnes had not only captured Sierra, but she wanted to execute her in public on false charges of kidnapping and murdering Alistair. She was going to use this to overthrow him and take the throne for herself. 

"Has this woman gone mad?" Vy shook her head.

"I should never have agreed to keep her in the castle. If not for the alliances," Alistair rubbed his temples. 

"Now is not the time to blame yourself, Your Majesty. We need to get Sierra out of there."