The Barbarian’s Vow (Barbarian Duet #2)

T he knock came before Jem could find the words to comfort Cador. Cador strode to the door, throwing it open to reveal a quaking servant girl who squeaked, “Your father is looking for you!” and gave a lightning-quick bow before disappearing.

Kenver filled the doorway, barging inside with Jory on his heels. Jory flashed Jem an apologetic smile even though Jem’s mother had just kept him locked up for days. Kenver spoke to Cador, ignoring Jem.

“Where’s Hedrok? Now that I’m free to roam—for the moment—I would see him.”

Jem stifled his groan. Cador’s tas had the bearing of a caged mountain bear from Ebrenn Jem had seen as a boy at a summer fair. He’d changed into the fur-topped cloak he’d worn at the Holy Place all those months ago.