Chapter 17

Zarius and Robert are also not on the field. I can see them though. They are standing on the opposite side of the battle with smug looks on their faces.

I want to grab his dagger and end both of their lives. I glance around at the battle one more time. Nothing is different, so I climb carefully out of the tree. I look to make sure that I’m not seen. When I find it safe, I crawl on my belly towards the soldiers and the guards lying close to me.

When I reach the first two, I search for the short sword. I find it lying near the guard on the opposite side.

I hear movement close by so I stop until the movement moves farther away. Then I slither around the dead men and grab the sword. I’m covered in the blood from both the soldier and guard, but I’m beyond comprehension. I slither my way back to the woods.