CHAMLEE’S POV

I could not believe what I just heard. Are they coming to attack us here in our land knowing that our armies have gone to war against them? They are sure that the people would be helpless with no one to defend them.

I seriously underestimated them. And now I see the rationale of leaving some soldiers behind as Chamlar has always insisted.

I have to act fast. Now it devolves on me to ensure that not even a single life is lost in this.

I pointed to one of the guards. “You, go back, tell the guards on the secret watch to retreat to the palace, and...