Oath of Betrayal (The Broken Bonds: Slavic Fantasy #1)

A fter leaving Alaric in the cell, I went to my office to wait for Agnes to bring Annika’s clothes. That was soon forgotten when I saw a letter from the royal mage on my desk. After reading it, I struggled to rein in my temper, which had become a recurring issue this past week.

The bastard was sending one of his lackeys to ensure I’d Anchored Ani and had her under control, just as I had promised.

I wished I could throw the poisoned missive into the fire. Instead, I folded it carefully, intending to show it to Alaric later. My friend would take some time with his interrogation of the prisoner, and I knew better than to disturb him while he was using his … unique skills.

When Agnes arrived with Ani’s clothes, I was in such a daze that I didn’t even acknowledge her presence, gathering up the dress and heading down to Vahin’s lair, wondering how a half-asleep woman could have found her way to such a remote part of the castle.