Uneasy Alliance

Matias considered the lord. He had handily cleared out the manor on his own and bore no love for their mutual enemy. Adam claimed to have left his territory to protect his family — which he felt was a worthy cause.

It was one his father would've approved of. It was one he approved of. "Where is your daughter now?"

Adan watched Matias's features trying to ascertain the duke's interest in his only child. They both understood the battlefield was no place to bring someone you loved, regardless of ability to fight. 

My father would've at once hated that I was here leading an army and be proud of me. If he had a choice, none of us would be here.

He pressed his hands together, toying with the golden band he wore on his ring finger as he waited for Adan's answer. He didn't need to press the man, the answer would come once Adan made a decision as to his character and intent.