Saved By the Monarch
“A lot could happen in an hour. Judi tried not to think of any specifics. He was practically maimed already, for heaven’s sake. Why Miklos felt the need to go back to fighting was beyond her. Him and his damned sense of duty.
She went to the door and opened it a crack to see if she might not be able to catch a glimpse of the prince, only to have it slammed back in her face. Which meant that his men were still out there, guarding her. Good to know. Because the battle didn’t sound like it was winding down anytime soon.
“Get down!” someone bellowed from outside.
But before she could do anything, an explosion shook the guardhouse, knocking her from her feet. The boom came from somewhere above them, probably someone tossing a hand grenade on the upper floors. She huddled in the corner as the walls shook, some bricks falling from the ceiling. Dust and masonry bits drizzled around her, making her cough. Instinct pushed her to bolt for the door before the ceiling collapsed altogether, but the ...sounds of battle outside held her in place.MoreLess
She went to the door and opened it a crack to see if she might not be able to catch a glimpse of the prince, only to have it slammed back in her face. Which meant that his men were still out there, guarding her. Good to know. Because the battle didn’t sound like it was winding down anytime soon.
“Get down!” someone bellowed from outside.
But before she could do anything, an explosion shook the guardhouse, knocking her from her feet. The boom came from somewhere above them, probably someone tossing a hand grenade on the upper floors. She huddled in the corner as the walls shook, some bricks falling from the ceiling. Dust and masonry bits drizzled around her, making her cough. Instinct pushed her to bolt for the door before the ceiling collapsed altogether, but the ...sounds of battle outside held her in place.MoreLess
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