Wielder's Fate
“ He silently unsheathed his other blade. No galdak would gain access to the top of the wall anywhere near him. * * * * * Kalista stared out of the palace window at the dark, silent city. A messenger had arrived earlier informing them that the galdaks were about to attack. She supposed that the eastern edge of Candus was bustling with troops, but all was quiet near the palace. The citizens were in their homes, wondering whether or not they would be sleeping there the following night.Everyone... was aware of the immense size of the invading army. Some thought the Kalian soldiers could hold the monsters at bay indefinitely, but others believed an evacuation of the city was inevitable. Kalista was with the latter group. She had heard of the galdaks’ ferocity in the previous night’s attack. She had also heard reports that Traven had not been able to defeat the powerful galdak wielder. If Traven could not stop the wielder, she doubted regular soldiers would be able to contain him.She turned from the window as Gavin strode into the room. He was dressed for battle and ready to join the troops at the eastern wall. She hurried over to him and embraced him. She did not like the idea of her fiancé heading towards the fighting, especially after what had happened the night before. However, she knew there was nothing she could say to keep him at the palace. He was determined to help defend his city.“Must you go?”MoreLess
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