Search
Report & Feedback

Chapter no 52 โ€“ KAZI

Vow of Thieves (Dance of Thieves, #2)

The world floated in a blur around me, but I heard the sounds, the creak of the cart door opening, the order of the guard for me to come forward, the thunk as I stumbled against the floor, and then hands clamped around my arms. Twist, lift, kick. My mind was willing, but my arms and legs wouldnโ€™t listen.

And then I heard Montegueโ€™s voice again, felt his warmth as he pressed close to me. โ€œDid you hear that? The crowd? They love me. I am not a nothing king. I am a great one.โ€

My lips moved, but I wasnโ€™t sure if I said the words aloud. Fool. Youโ€™re a fool, Montegue. Truly great leaders donโ€™t have to chase love. It finds them.

He clutched my face in one hand, his fingers digging in, and jerked my head up so I had to look at him. His dark eyes swam in and out of view. His lips were a blurred, angry smear in front of me.

โ€œI lied to you,โ€ he whispered. โ€œI did kill my father. And it was the most satisfying thing I have ever doneโ€”until now. Watching you hang today will eclipse that.โ€

He had heard my words. I had managed that much. It was perhaps my last small victory. I smiled.

He pushed me away, and I felt myself being guided forward once again. โ€œStand here,โ€ a guard whispered. Stand. The medicine was wearing off. I

already felt the fiery pain crawling up my scalp, my knees burning, crumbling, and then a sound split the world in half. My head tilted back and I saw a winged shadow swoop down from above, and I guessed that Deathโ€™s angel had finally come to get me.

Make it one more day, Kazi.

I tried to resist, but I was too weak and his grip was too strong.

You'll Also Like