Chapter 28

Robert Louis walked briskly through the grand corridors of Lord Herod’s fortress with his boots which was echoing against the polished stone floors continuously until he got to Lord Herod's door. He knocked softly followed with his news of arrival and a go head to enter.

The moment he entered the throne room, his throat tightened and his voice wavered as he spoke feeling betraying his unease.

“My Lord… why have I been summoned?” Robert asked.

Lord Herod stood by a tall window and his dark cloak draped over his shoulders. He barely turned his head to Robert Louis and his gaze fixed on the lands beyond.

“I am going out,” Herod said smoothly. “You will accompany me as my bodyguard.”

Robert swallowed unsure of what to say but he nodded knowing that he's left with no choice. His thoughts was to stay under this roof till he fulfilled his mission not turning into a pet for his enemy…. And now things are getting complicated.

“Understood, my lord.” he responded.